EDU 730 - School Law

Credits: 3

Examines constitutional, statutory and case law governing public education on local, state and national levels. Explores facets of school law and manner in which it is interwoven in day-to-day decisions of running school district in Massachusetts. To be successful leaders of educational organizations, thorough understanding of school law and Massachusetts law is imperative. Students discover legal framework that surrounds decisions and actions in day-to-day pursuits as administrators. Through class discussions, assignments, simulations, case studies, presentations and guest speakers, students learn and experience school law and many areas in which it impacts public educational administration.