Maryland School Law Deskbook Author:Stephen C. Bounds, John R. Woolums, Judith S. Bresler, Rochelle S. Eisenberg, Edmund J. O'Meally The Maryland School Law Deskbook is the only education law reference of its kind in Maryland. Written by experienced education law attorneys, and published in cooperation with the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE), this comprehensive publication offers current and authoritative information on legal issues facing schools within t... more »he context of state and federal education law.
The Deskbook includes 16 chapters on key topics such as:
Local School Board Roles & ResponsibilitiesState Role in Education Federal Role in EducationFinancing of Public SchoolsTransportation, Facility and Safety IssuesEmployee Relations & RightsEmployee Discipline & DismissalNo Child Left Behind ActTort, Liability & Insurance IssuesStudent Attendance & Instructional IssuesStudent Searches, Discipline & HearingsStudent Speech, Press & Dress IssuesChurch/State Relations & Equal Access ActStudent Classifications & Diversity IssuesEducating Students with DisabilitiesPublic Charter Schools & Public School Alternatives
New in the 2011-2012 Edition:The new Public Information Act requirements for providing requested electronic documents;How the changes in the Maintenance of Effort law and State Board ruling affect local funding;The new financial disclosure and conflict of interest ethics requirements for board members, candidates, superintendents, and staff and the recently released regulations and model policies;The new law requiring policies and procedures to protect student athletes from concussions;Various new laws regarding school bus cameras, inspections, and fire safety standards;Updates Supreme Court decisions on: school vouchers, providing student access to authorities in alleged abuse situations, and employee grievance rights under the 1st Amendment Petition Clause;The latest cases and holdings in the rapidly changing area of online student speech rights;New cases explore a schools ability to control controversial and disruptive student attire;Whether otherwise banned student conduct may be protected under religious grounds; andThe latest Special Education cases and rulings covering a wide range of disabled student issues.
Logical, easy-to-follow approach
Clearly written in a straightforward question-and-answer format, Maryland School Law Deskbook is concise, intuitive, and accessible. Complete with a comprehensive index and a table of cases cited, it is the essential new education law resource for school administrators, school board members, superintendents, education professionals and attorneys.« less