This case illustrates the importance for school leaders and teachers to be knowledgeable about current legal precedent when creating district and school policies. We describe a legal battle that occurred in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in which a school district instituted a policy affecting English learners that was in violation of two federal laws. Then, we analyze the case to explain the barriers school leaders encounter that prevent them from operationalizing federal laws and policies. We conclude by arguing the need for the legal literacy of school leaders to create district and school policies and train the teachers working under their direction.