School Law and the Public Schools

The historical and contemporary legal issues affecting the organization and administration of schools in America today are covered in this practical, easy to read guide. Here readers see how to apply concrete, specific legal knowledge to the real issues and challenges they face every day in the classroom and in and around the school.

The new Sixth Edition brings readers the latest information on todays most critical issues, among them:

• Recent rulings on religion in public schools.
• Social media, Facebook and Twitter challenges.
• Virtual charter schools.
• Administrators authority at bus stops.
• Legal aspects of teachers and administrators evaluation.
• Teacher performance and misconduct.
• 504 Rehabilitation plans.
• The McKinney-Vento Homeless Act.
• Violence and tragedy in U.S. schools.
• Procedures for evaluating and responding to threats, natural disasters, and other school safety issues.
• Proposed changes to No Child Left Behind by the White House.
• Use of chaperones for field trips.