LAWS C262 - School Law

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

This course examines the nature, authority and legal issues concerning the functioning of school districts; their relationship to one another and to state government; and their status in a federal system of government. The topics that are covered include the formation of school districts; enabling legislation; school financing; taxing authority; labor and personnel matters; contracts; and tort liability (including civil rights violations). The focus of the course will center on the legal principles involved in the operation of school districts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with emphasis upon general legal principles which are applicable to all school districts which exist in the United States.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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