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Russo, Charles J. – School Business Affairs, 2009
The use of corporal punishment may be as old as society itself. However, the development of compulsory attendance laws has raised questions about its legality. Under compulsory attendance laws and subject to exceptions for home schooling and nonpublic schools, parents must send their children to public schools or be subject to sanctions. Conflicts…
Descriptors: Parent Rights, Sanctions, Punishment, School Business Officials
First, Patricia F.; Curcio, Joan L. – School Business Affairs, 1994
Cites two court cases regarding students' complains of sexual harassment by teachers. Contends that the educators in these cases violated both commonly accepted personal morality and the ethics of their profession. Reveals a widespread resistance to the study on the psychological development of girls. (MLF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts
Kaplin, William A.; Lee, Barbara A. – 1998
This 1997 supplement to "The Law of Higher Education: A Comprehensive Guide to Lead Implications of Administrative Decision Making, Third Edition" (1995) (ED 383 256), includes discussions of court opinions, statutes, regulations, and related developments, and cites selected law journal articles, books, and other resources concerning the legal…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Accreditation (Institutions), Activism, Administrator Responsibility
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. – 1978
Various legal issues associated with teacher evaluation and significant court decisions are summarized in this handbook. Three major legal issues are defined: (1) failure of the school district to follow due process when terminating tenured and non-tenured teachers, or when abolishing positions; (2) discrimination in employment and promotion, or…
Descriptors: Bias, Bibliographies, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law