Education Law Overview
A Big Picture View on Education Law
Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN — Louisville, Kentucky
Although in 1635, the Boston Latin School opened its doors and became the first publicly funded secondary school in the New World, religious sponsored schools were actually the first schools in America. Much has changed since. Consider that only 20 years ago the notion that student cell phones would become a ubiquitous problem in the classrooms of today would have been scoffed at, or that 30 years ago, computers in school were almost unheard of, or that little more than 50 years ago, separate schools for black students and white students were still an accepted part of our nation's culture.
Education law has changed as well and today is more complex, challenging and interrelated to other areas of the law than ever before.
What are your rights as the parent of a public or private school student? How does the U.S. Constitution intersect with administrative policy? What does "reasonable accommodation" really mean?
For a lawyer who can help you answer the difficult questions, meet today's legal challenges, and provide strong and effective advocacy on your behalf — call or contact me in Louisville.
Some of the specific types of education law issues and concerns my practice deals with include:
- Governance Structures
- Special Education
- School Handbooks
- Discrimination
- Child Abuse
- Parents’ Rights
- Negligence Claims
- School Administration
- Curricular and Extracurricular Programs
- Catholic School "Safe-Environment" Training
- Avoiding the Appearance of Impropriety
- Health and Safety
- Employment Law
- Contracts
- Expulsion and Suspension Policies
- Sex Abuse: From Victim to Survivor
A Unique and Valuable Perspective
As an educator with more than three decades of experience as a teacher, principal and university administrator, I've come to understand schools and educational systems from the perspectives of people on all sides of the issues. As an attorney, I use those assets and my knowledge of education law to benefit the students, parents, and private and public school clients I represent.
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If you're interested in the knowledge and unique perspective I have to offer — please feel free to call me in Louisville or to contact me online with a brief description of your situation, interest or concerns.
