Education Law Overview

The field of education law focuses on laws and regulations that govern federal and state schools and school boards and school systems, as well as protecting students’ rights. It originally developed as a legal specialization to ensure all students, faculty and staff within an educational system are treated fairly and that their civil rights are not compromised.

This field is relevant to:

• Curriculum instruction methods
• School athletics
• Operation and administration of school institutions
• Programs and educational materials
• Discrimination
• School discipline