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Apr 24, 2024
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EL 735 - The Law of Public Education I (3 units)
Examination of statutory and case law with special consideration given to litigation relating to teachers and students. Emphasis on due process requirements.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to summarize the legal bases for the governance of public schools in the United States and describe the structural arrangement for the control of public schools within a federal system of government.
2. Students will be able to identify and summarize the sources of law that impact schools including constitutional provisions, court decisions, statutory enactments, administrative regulations, and local policies and practices.
3. Students will be able to describe the roles and functions of the state and federal courts in the United States.
4. Students will be able to demonstrate a sufficient grasp of legal terminology to read materials for the course and to be able to interpret legal requirements to those affected by the law or rules and regulations.
5. Students will be able to summarize the fundamental principles of federal and state constitutional law and explain how they have been developed and applied by the courts.
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