This course focuses on legal principles involved in school administration and in court actions. Students will investigate the impact of school law on the rights of students and educators as guaranteed by the Constitution and its amendments. This investigation will include state and federal statutory and regulatory provisions as well as tort and contract liability as they influence education. Students will learn to be leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by evaluating and synthesizing our legal system as it pertains to education.

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