School law and the public schools : a practical guide for educational leaders / Nathan L. Essex.

Contents;

1. Legal framework affecting public schools
Sources of law
The U.S. system of courts
Analysis of an appellate court opinion
The supreme court

2. Religion and the public schools
School-sponsored prayer
School-sponsored bible reading
Silent prayer and meditation
Aid to parochial schools
Prayer at school events
etc.

3. Students, the law, and public schools
Freedom of expression
Dress and appearance
Handling gang violence in schools
Zero tolerance in schools
etc.

4. Individuals with disabilities
Individuals with disabilities education act of 1990 (IDEA)
National council on disability
Disciplining students with disabilities
Individuals with disabilities education act of 1997

5. School personnel and school district liability
The school as a safe place
Limiting liability for school violence
Liability of school personnel
Intentional torts
etc.

6. Liability and student records
Sanctions for violating family privacy rights
Rights of parents
Rights of noncustodial parents
Rights of eligible students
etc.

7. Teacher freedoms
Substantive and procedural considerations
Freedom of expression
Freedom of association
Dress and grooming
Right to privacy
Religious freedoms
Title VII: Religious discrimination

8. Discrimination in employment
Title VII: Discrimination
The rehabilitation act of 1973 and the Americans with disabilities act of 1990
Affirmative action: California and proposition
Pregnancy and public school employment
Issues involving national origin: Proposition

9. Tenure, dismissal, and due process
Tenure
Dismissal for cause
Collective bargaining

Glossary : p. 275-277 . _ Index : p. 279-282.