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The field of education law encompasses a wide range of subjects.  Education law is based on common law, constitutional law and federal and state statutes.  It is a constantly changing area in which Congress and state legislatures are continually enacting legislation to regulate the activities of universities, community colleges and public schools.

 

The California Educators’ Guide to School Law is designed for school administrators, school board members, graduate and law school students interested in education law, and individuals who are affiliated with the field of education.  

  

 

The California Educators' Guide to School Law By Chapter

 

Chapter II -       The Legal Foundation and Structure of the State School System (Revised May 2016)

Chapter III -      Local School Districts (Revised January 2018)

Chapter IV -      Local School Boards (Revised January 2018)

Chapter V -       Charter Schools (Revised January 2018)

Chapter VI -      Liability of Public Employees (Revised January 2018)

Chapter VII -     Competitive Bidding and Public Contracting (Revised April 2016)

Chapter VIII -    The Every Student Succeeds Act - ESSA (June 2016)

Chapter IX -      Students in Public Schools  (Revised May 2016)

Chapter X-        Student First Amendment Rights (Revised May 2016)

Chapter XI -      Student Discipline  (Revised January 2018)

Chapter XII -     Education of Special Education Students (Revised January 2018)

Chapter XIII -    Public-Schools and Religion (Revised May 2016)

Chapter XIV -   School Employees (Revised May 2016)

Chapter XV -    Free Speech Rights of Public Employees (Revised May 2016)

Chapter XVI -   Employment Discrimination (Revised May 2016)

Chapter XVII -  Certificated Employees (Revised April 2016)

Chapter XVIII - Classified Employees (Revised April 2016)

Chapter XIX -   Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations  (Revised April 2016)