AD668 The Law, the Courts, and the School   (3.00 cr.)

Reviews statutory requirements and case decisions to determine the legal responsibilities of teachers, counselors, and administrators in day-to-day school management. Special attention given to nondiscriminatory hiring procedures; dismissal for cause; tort liability in the classroom, special teaching situations, and on field trips. Considers the confidentiality of school records, freedom of speech for students/teachers, and malpractice in education.