A study of the legal basis for and the involvement in the funding of education by the federal, state, and local levels of government. An analysis of the business function of school districts with emphasis placed on budget development, purchasing practices, capital outlay management, and policy development. Educational Law I. 3 credits. The initial survey course in educational law concerning building-level issues. Includes topics such as religion and the public schools, tort liability, students' rights, and the handling of student records.
Some consideration is given to processes of legal research in education.
Educational Law II. 2 credits. An advanced course in educational law at the district level. Includes topics such as state and federal relationships, school boards, school finance laws, contracts, teachers' rights, and tort liability of school districts and officers. Consideration is given to legal research and school policy analysis. Special Education Law.