LAWE 741

Catalog description

This course explores the legal framework and policy considerations shaping K-12 education. Students will explore the historical foundations of education law and examine the statutory and regulatory frameworks governing public schools at the federal, state, and local level. Combining theoretical understanding with real-world application, this course concentrates on the skills and knowledge needed to counsel school officials through the daily challenges facing public school divisions. Key topics include school governance, employment law, First Amendment, special education, and student discipline.