EDU 750 School Code and School Board Policies

3 Credits

This course familiarizes students with the legal principles and standards governing public and private education, with a focus on those related to legally defensible administrative policies and practices as set forth by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its Department of Education. Students analyze federal and state laws and regulations, the development of and mandates of state school codes, and the school administrator’s role in the development and implementation of local school board policies.