Introduction
INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL LAW
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Education Week: K - 12 America Since 1981
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Chapter 1
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AFFECTING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Search Iowa Codes:
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/index.aspx |
Iowa Association of School Board Sample Student Handbook: http://www.ia-sb.org/PolicyLegal.aspx
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Chapter 2
RELIGION AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Chapter 3
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS
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Bullying Matrix from the DE
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No Contact Guidance
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Transgender Students
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- Transgender Article - http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/05/27/transgender-students-and-bathrooms-what-should-schools.html?tkn=QWYF%2FCVQoxFIxUwS3ArfthaoPBu2P80Z3vgT&intc=es
- News Assault - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3EXdXaO1-w
- Senior Prank - http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/95101104.html
- Social Media Oregon Ruling - http://legalclips.nsba.org/2014/06/18/oregon-district-settles-students-lawsuit-high-schools-dance-team-social-media-policy/?utm_source=NSBA+e-Newsletter+Subscribers&utm_campaign=11072594ed-Legal+Clips+Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_498fb22860-11072594ed-312512841
- Supreme Court Rules on Cell Phone Searches - http://legalclips.nsba.org/2014/06/26/unanimous-u-s-supreme-court-rules-that-police-must-obtain-warrant-before-searching-the-cell-phone-of-individual-placed-under-arrest/
- Streaker - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPLSaNnxzpM
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g325BVLWm8U
- Tinker vs. Des Moines (1969) - http://www.streetlaw.org/en/landmark/cases/tinker_v_des_moines
- New Jersey vs. T.L.O (1985) - http://www.streetlaw.org/en/landmark/cases/new_jersey_v_tlo
- Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier (1988) - http://www.streetlaw.org/en/landmark/cases/new_jersey_v_tlo
- Student Publication Guidance (Quill & Scroll) - http://www.splc.org/
- U.S. Dept. of Education Resource Page for Bullying - go.usa.gov/jpwe
- Expulsion Guidance from SAI - http://www.sai-iowa.org/student-expulsion.cfm
- Child Internet Protections Act (2000) - https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act
- High school cheerleaders' hems too high (FL)? - http://www.kcci.com/news/national/High-school-cheerleaders-hems-too-high/-/9357144/21702130/-/83cf9a/-/index.html?absolute=true
SEARCH IOWA APPEALS CASES AT https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/web/appeals_float.asp
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chapter 4
NATIONAL SECURITY AND SCHOOL SAFETY
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- Strange Man Wanders into School - http://whotv.com/2013/01/07/strange-visitor-man-enters-high-school-unnoticed/
- Sandy Hook School Shooting - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_RwwVp_h_k
- Iowa Teachers Invent Door Lock for School Safety
- SAI School Safety Resources Page - http://www.sai-iowa.org/iowa-school-safety-guide.cfm
- NASP School Safety Resources Page - http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/index.aspx#violence
- Iowa Dept. of Ed. School Safety Resources - http://www.educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=143&Itemid=1352
- Education Expert Resources - http://education-expert.com/category/school-negligence-lawsuit/
- Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools - https://rems.ed.gov/
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rems_k-12_guide_508.pdf | |
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district_guide_508c.pdf | |
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iowa_sample_school_emergency_operations_plan.docx | |
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chapter 5
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
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DE Guidance on SPED
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Cedar Rapids Community District vs. Garret, F.
Discussion: In this compelling case, a dispute arose over requested related services for a student with disabilities. A request was made that the district provide services for Garrett who was confined to a wheelchair and was ventilator dependent. Garret contended that these services were necessary to allow him to receive a free, appropriate education. The school district rejected Garret’s request arguing that continuous nursing care was in fact medical rather than related services. An administrative judge disagreed by ruling that IDEA required the district to provide needed services and bear the financial responsibility for all disputed services.
Points of Emphasis:
Manifestation Determination Advice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-jeVGWCG4Q
Manifestation Meeting Gone Wrong - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD5ErMcJ7M
Discussion: In this compelling case, a dispute arose over requested related services for a student with disabilities. A request was made that the district provide services for Garrett who was confined to a wheelchair and was ventilator dependent. Garret contended that these services were necessary to allow him to receive a free, appropriate education. The school district rejected Garret’s request arguing that continuous nursing care was in fact medical rather than related services. An administrative judge disagreed by ruling that IDEA required the district to provide needed services and bear the financial responsibility for all disputed services.
Points of Emphasis:
- School districts have an obligation to provide services that are necessary to allow a disabled student to receive a free, appropriate education.
- The judge made no distinction between what constituted medical services or related services in rendering his decision.
- The judge found that similar services requested by Garret were provided for other disabled students.
- School officials may not “pick and choose” disabled students in which to provide needed services.
- Related service must be provided on a fair and unbiased basis to all students with disabilities.
Manifestation Determination Advice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-jeVGWCG4Q
Manifestation Meeting Gone Wrong - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD5ErMcJ7M
Special Education Discipline Chart | |
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chapter 6
SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND SCHOOL DISTRICT LIABILITY
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Chapter 7
LIABILITY AND STUDENT RECORDS
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USDE FERPA RESOURCES: https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/resources
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chapter 8
TEACHER FREEDOMS
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Ed Sim: Teacher Dress Issues
Ed Sim: Goal Setting with Resistant Teacher Ed Sim: Stakeholder Management |
- Texas Ethics Video on teachers and social media-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_rYlbahwbg&list=PLYCCyVaf2g1vuF3qIz1NjEWFeMtxaBMvC&index=4
- Texas Ethics Video on teacher conduct outside of school-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8HWJq5f_PY&list=PLYCCyVaf2g1vuF3qIz1NjEWFeMtxaBMvC&index=9
- Texas Ethics Video on anger issues & classroom management-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEaKEtG1LzE&list=PLYCCyVaf2g1vuF3qIz1NjEWFeMtxaBMvC&index=6
- Teacher dismissed for not wearing pants to school - http://wtvr.com/2014/08/06/drunk-teacher-no-pants/
- Ethics board fines 2 Johnston school employees - http://www.kcci.com/news/central-iowa/ethics-board-fines-2-johnston-school-employees/-/9357080/21420418/-/poqbsu/-/index.html?absolute=true
- Court strikes down North Carolina law eliminated teacher tenure
- Hot Seat Video #3: I'm Afraid of Him, Afraid for My Job (HS)
- AEA Guidance on Copyright Policies - http://www.heartlandaea.org/library-and-digital-resources/copyright-information
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chapter 9
DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
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SAI Hiring Resources
http://www.sai-iowa.org/hiring-resources.cfm |
chapter 10
RECRUITMENT, TENURE, DISMISSAL & DUE PROCESS
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Background Check Guidance from SAI:
http://www.sai-iowa.org/employee-background-checks.cfm |
chapter 11
THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM & SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
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- Iowa Department of Education Guidance on School Attendance - http://www.educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_content&id=983:attendance-issues
- DE Site Visit Information - https://www.educateiowa.gov/documents/school-improvement/2013/03/site-visit-team-member-invitation-2012-2013
- Iowa Code on School Attendance - http://www.lawserver.com/law/state/iowa/ia-code/iowa_code_299-1
Attendance and Truancy Guidance
Attendance & Truancy Issues | |
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Residency Presentation
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DE Guidance on Residency & Open Enrollment
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Chapter 12 Guidelines
chapter12_matrix_public_2018-09-10_0.pdf | |
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chapter 12
SCHOOL DESEGREGATION
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- Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, KS (1954) - http://www.streetlaw.org/en/landmark/cases/brown_v_board_of_education
- Video Link - http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-movement/videos/little-rock-nine-rev
- Open Enrollment Facts - http://educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_rsticketspro&view=knowledgebase&cid=208:timelinesdeadlinesgood-cause&Itemid=245
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chapter 13
PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE
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- School Finance Dashboard - http://www.ia-sb.org/finance.aspx?id=5004
- Key Financial Information Quiz (ISFIS) - https://testmoz.com/17819
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