EDAD 735 - Legal Issues for School Leaders

This course addresses the legal foundations of P-12 education in American society and assists candidates in applying legal principles to promote educational equity and provide safe, effective, and legal facilities. Also included are legal powers and case law situations involving civil liability, church-state relationships, labor law, liability, church-state relationships, labor law, employment, legal and policy making relationships and responsibilities involving school boards, administrators, teachers, parents, and students. Because of the unique legal demands and requirements of special education issues, emphasis is placed on the organizational structure and administrative procedures at the federal, state, and local governmental level in special education 3 credits