1st Edition
School Law and Student Rights Cases, Controversies, and Practical Guidance
Introduction 1 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 2 Student First Amendment Rights 3 Educator Liability 4 Threat Assessment 5 Common Issues that Lead to Due Process and How to Avoid Them 6 Section 504
Biography
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 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.
“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
