ELPS 663 – Legal Aspects of Educational Administration

General principles of American school law. Consideration of the legal bases of federal, state and local administrative levels. Review of the salient legal provisions of education law related to the administration of schools, the rights of patrons and employees, torts, contracts, certification, tenure, school plant planning, and the rights and obligations of pupils. Analysis and significance of major court decisions having implications for public education.

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