Education Law
Both the state and federal government make and enforce education laws. Now more than ever, the United States Supreme Court has been weighing in on education-specific cases. Whether weighing the importance of who should be liable in student attacks or debating the merits and constitutionality of drug testing students in school, education lawyers need to be on top of emerging legal developments. FindLaw’s archive will help facilitate your research and provide you with the guidance you need whether you represent a school, student, parent, union or individual teacher. Click on the Education Law articles below, which focus on the unique and challenging aspects of school-based laws.
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Education Law Articles
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Temporary Visas: Category Overview
There are different "working visas" available for those wishing to gain employment or do business in the United States. Some of them are discussed below. This list is not exhaustive, and it is prudent to consult about the most appropriate visa ...
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The United States Supreme Court Has Ruled That Teachers And Coaches May Sue For Retaliation For Complaining About Sex Discrimination Under Title IX
On March 29, 2005, a divided United States Supreme Court expanded the scope of Title IX by ruling that a male coach who complained about discrimination against his high school girls' basketball team may sue for retaliation even though retaliation is ...
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Third Circuit Strongly Affirms School Board Decision on Student Drug Testing
The right of school officials to test students for illegal drug and alcohol use is a hotly debated topic. Constitutional issues of privacy lie at the center of the debate: whether students can be forced to submit to medical examinations and specimen ...
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Title IX and Education
Discrimination against students on the basis of sex is prohibited in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. states that: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation ...
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds that a Private Right of Action for Retaliation is Implied by Title IX.
On March 29, 2005, a divided United States Supreme Court expanded the scope of Title IX by ruling that a male coach who complained about discrimination against his high school girls' basketball team may sue for retaliation even though retaliation is ...
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Undiagnosed and Misdiagnosed Closed-Head Injuries
Article provided by the Karney Law Firm. Please visit our Web site at www.karneylaw.com. Approximately 1.4 million Americans seek medical treatment for traumatic brain injuries each year. Closed-head injuries are the most common cause of brain ...
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How to Apply for A Railroad Retirement Annuity
Prospective retirees should be aware of what steps to take and what documents are required by the Railroad Retirement Board when applying for retirement benefits, so that they can avoid delays and begin receiving payments from the Board as soon as ...
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Department of Education Guide on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Agostini v. Felton
On June 23, 1997, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in holding that supplementary instructional services under Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Title I) may be provided in religiously-affiliated private ...
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Discipline Of Students With Disabilities In Elementary And Secondary Schools
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Washington, D.C. October 1996The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education (Department) enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504 ...
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Doing Business in the United States? Nonimmigrant Visa Categories Commonly Used by International Corporations
Foreign nationals must engage in an "acceptable" B-1 activity relating to business. Generally, engaging in productive work is not permissible. The principal benefit of the business activity must accrue to the foreign national or corporate entity ...
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