"School Law and the Public Schools: A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders" provides comprehensive, practical information on relevant topics that impact the organization and administration of public schools. Students learn how to apply specific legal knowledge to real issues of daily life in the classroom and school through application exercises and case studies; concepts and content are reinforced and amplified?with tables and figures throughout. The text's organization and writing style are designed to clarify complex material even for learners with little or no legal background. The "7th Edition" covers contemporary and emerging legal issues that affect school operations. It gives policy makers and educational leaders relevant, timely information that will help them meet legal challenges while minimizing legal exposure as they execute their defined duties and responsibilities in a legally charged educational environment. Hallmark features of this title: (1) Case studies at the end of each chapter and application exercises apply specific legal knowledge to real issues of daily life in the classroom and school; (2) Administrative Guides at the end of each chapter offer concrete help for school leaders in responding to myriad legal challenges?faced in day-to-day responsibilities; (3) Tables and figures throughout reinforce concepts and content; (4) Significant court cases are carefully selected to address issues that are most relevant to effective practice; and (5) Legal citations are used to support and enhance the discussion of these issues, and a section on searching case law and the trial process is included. Legal references supporting the topics under discussion are found throughout the text.