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EDUC 652

Understanding School Law

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

The rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and educational practitioners in relation to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal laws and court decisions. Topics include student residency, attendance and discipline; freedom of speech; search and seizure; FERPA; IDEA; LRE; employee rights. This course fulfills part of the Nevada State Administrative Leadership endorsement requirement and is aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.
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Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Other

Related Courses

Formerly Known As SNU: ALDR 503

Restrictions

formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • comprehend legal issues in relation to public education, school programs, and other operations.
  • determine whether a current professional environment is in compliance with state and/or federal laws.
  • evaluate and synthesize appropriate theory to practice through the comple-tion of a reflective synthesis at a satisfactory level.