Education Law

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[edit] Introduction

[edit] Definition

Education law and the term "school law" is the name given to the branch of civil law that covers the laws and regulations that govern federal and state education, including the administration and operation of educational institutions, school athletics, instruction methods, programs, and materials. This area of law encompasses issues relating to school faculty, staff, and students, including school discipline and discrimination based on race, color, national original, sex, or disability in violation of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. (Reference: Lawyers.com)

[edit] Key Topics

  • Civil rights
  • Public education
  • Discrimination
  • Disability
  • Separation of church and state

[edit] Major Legislation

  • Equal Educational Opportunities Act
  • Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA)

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[edit] Choosing Sources

Locate sources related to Education Law under Sources -> Browse -> Area of Law -> Education Law. You may wish to limit your source selection to United States.

Locate sources related to education in general under Sources -> Browse -> News & Business Topics -> Education & Training. You may wish to limit your source selection to United States.

Major sources specific to education law are listed below under the Subscription Links. Important articles will also be found in many law reviews in addition to those dedicated to education law. Newspapers and magazine report on developments in Education Law and related news.

[edit] Search Strategies

In law reviews, try searching on a legal topic or a law such as "Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act." Look for news coverage of Education Law using the News or Power Search forms and the "Education & Training" index term.

[edit] Index Terms

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  • Education Regulation & Policy
  • Education Law

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[edit] Professional Journals and News Sources

[edit] Research This Topic in LexisNexis Congressional

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If you know the subject of the bill, select "Bills (Full Text)" from the Keyword Search form and type in a search term associated with the bill. The search can be restricted by sponsoring member, version, or Congress.

If you know the number of the bill, select the "Get a Document" tab, choose "Bills (Full Text)" from the drop-down and enter the bill number in the search box. Make sure the drop-downs for Congress and Chamber are set correctly.

Note that metadata records accessed from the Basic, Advanced, or Search by Number forms that mention bills contain links to bill texts. Bill texts may also be accessed from bill tracking reports.

The text of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 can be found by searching P.L. 108-446 on the Search by Number form. Select the "Find Congressional publications related to a bill or law" task.

The text of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 can be found by searching P.L. 107-11 on the Search by Number form. Select the "Find Congressional publications related to a bill or law" task.

Here are some examples of search terms to use to find education law-related documents.

  • Discrimination in education
  • Educational finance
  • Education regulation
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Private schools
  • Public schools


[edit] Related Articles on Lawyers.com

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LexisNexis™ Statistical provides fast and easy access to statistical information produced by U.S. Federal agencies, States, private organizations, and major intergovernmental organizations. Here are some examples of search terms to use to find education law related tables within LexisNexis™ Statistical SearchTables:

  • "Administrative law and procedure"
  • "Discrimination in education"
  • "Racial discrimination"
  • "Sex discrimination"
  • "Elementary and secondary education"
  • "Charter schools"
  • "Compensatory education"
  • "Educational performance"
  • "Educational reform"
  • "School administration and staff"
  • "School districts"
  • "Special education"
  • "Student discipline"
  • "Students"
  • "Teacher education"
  • "Vocational education and training"
  • "Higher education"
  • "Higher education faculty and administration"
  • "Campus security"


You can search for names of specific programs or names of institutions. For specific, legal-related search terms, see also terms related to "Law" within the "Statistical Subject List" located within the LexisNexis Statistical products.

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