School Law and Student Rights
Cases, Controversies, and Practical Guidance
$266.18
- Hardcover
202 pages
- Release Date
13 August 2026
Summary
In this engaging text, prevalent school law topics are presented with interesting cases that help the reader to begin to think about such issues from a legal perspective.
School Law and Student Rights provides information about school law, including relevant statutes and regulations, case law, and hypothetical cases to provide practical examples of implementing the law in the school setting. The legal topics addressed in this book include the federal Family Educational Rights…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781041217893 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1041217897 |
| Author: | Shirley A. Woika, Anne M. McGinnis |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 202 |
| Release Date: | 13 August 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
| Series: | School-Based Practice in Action |
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Critics Review
“School Law and Student Rights: Cases, Controversies, and Practical Guidance captures the same dynamic, engaging energy I have experienced firsthand in the authors’ presentations. Complex legal concepts are brought to life through clear explanations, timely cases, and practical guidance grounded in real school contexts. The book builds legal literacy while reducing anxiety, sharpening professional judgment, and supporting confident decision-making in high-stakes situations. It is an essential, practitioner-friendly resource for every educator and school leader.”
Jason A. Pedersen, Ph.D., NCSP
“A lack of knowledge of school law can create unnecessary fear or unjustified laxness among educators. This comprehensive text strikes an appropriate balance and encourages a sense of informed alertness to legal issues in the education system. It is a useful resource for educators and other professionals who work with school-aged children.”
Samuel Knapp Ed.D., ABPP, Former Director of Professional Affairs for the Pennsylvania Psychological Association
Shirley A. Woika
Shirley A. Woika
Shirley A. Woika served as a teacher, school psychologist, and administrator before becoming the director of clinical training at Penn State’s School Psychology Program. She is currently a psychologist in private practice in State College, Pennsylvania.
Anne M. McGinnis
Anne M. McGinnis is a partner at Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC in Rochester, New York. She is an attorney who represents schools on legal issues related to students and school board operations. She was previously a school psychologist in a public school district.
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