1. Ch. 10 Legal Perspectives on Education

2. In the news… 2

3. Relationship between US Constitution and states
Constitution is fundamental law for nation
When states make laws about education, they must be in accordance with the U.S. and state constitution.
Which amendments have particular significance to the governance of education?
First – Establishment of religion
Tenth – Education is reserved for the states
Fourteenth – Equal educational opportunity 3

4. Critical Religious Issues Determined by the Courts
Public Funds and Religions Education
Religious Activities in public schools
Prayer in Schools
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design
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5. Guidelines for religion in public schools
Review Figure 10.2 on page 266 5

6. Critical Racial Issues Determined by the Courts
Desegregation and Integration
Brown vs. Board of Education (My Ed Lab)
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School Busing (My Ed Lab)
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Equal Opportunity – Title IX
Affirmative Action 6

7. Critical Issues Determined by Courts regarding Disabilities
Increased quality and rigor
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Aids as a disability 7

8. Teachers’ Rights and Responsibilities
Due process
Teacher certificate - privilege, not a right
Contract
Tenure - Probationary period
Right to bargain collectively
Academic Freedom
Book banning
Refer to Figure 10.5 & on page 274 & 276 8

9. Teacher Responsibilities and Liabilities
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Educational Malpractice
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10. Teacher and Student Uses of Technology & the Law
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Social Networking
Cheating 10

11. Students Rights & Responsibilities
Alien and homeless children
Right to sue
Right to due process
Right to free speech
Board has right to establish rules
Dress codes
Corporal Punishment
Sex discrimination
Marriage and pregnancy
Child abuse and negl ect
Student publications - Hazelwood
Student and locker searches 11