school board

March 16, 2020
Students with Disabilities

Students With Disabilities and the Law: Important Liability Issues

For students with disabilities and their families, the federal government ensures certain rights through a number of laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). […]
March 11, 2019
School Discipline Legality: What Do Boards Have the Power to Do?

School Discipline Legality: What Do Boards Have the Power to Do?

School discipline has been a topic of conversation among parents, teachers, students and school boards for a long time now. Discipline inside classrooms and hallways has […]
February 11, 2019
School Board Liability Insurance: Is There A Discipline Imbalance?

School Board Liability Insurance: Is There A Discipline Imbalance?

This blog post was originally published on January 28, 2015. It was updated and re-published on February 11, 2019. School boards and officials across the country […]
September 17, 2018
Understanding the Legal Responsibilities of School Boards

Understanding the Legal Responsibilities of School Boards

The roles and responsibilities of school boards have not always been clearly understood. Because the needs vary district by district, leadership and management styles may vary. […]