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** Ed 627: __Advanced Issues in Educational Law__ **

**Instructor** Dr. Kim Talipan

**Required Textbooks**

LaMorte,M. W. (2008). //School law. Cases and concepts// (9th ed.). Boston:Allyn Bacon.  **Course Description** This course focuses on the most current laws at both the state and federal levels and their impact on the operation of educational institutions for leaders. Both state and federal statutes will be examined with a focus on accurate analysis and interpretation of the law through case reviews. Law, legislation and court decisions that may impact the rights and responsibilities of faculty, students and parents will be studied and analyzed.

Chapter One Educational Governance: Sources of Law and the Courts Chapter Four: Teachers and the Law Chapter Eight: Educator and School District Liability Chapter Two: Schools and the State

Chapter Three: Students and the Law