EDU 745 School Law, Standards and Policy

A study of the legal foundations of education - law, standards, and policy. Constitutionally-based case law is examined for its impact on public schools. Contract law is examined for its impact on private and religious schools. Tort law is examined for an understanding of legal liability. Legal audits assess the meeting of federal and state statutory requirements. State standards are reviewed. An historical, philosophical, and biblical framework for school law is presented. Prerequisite(s): EDU 720. 3 hours