Education Law

Key Areas of Education Law:
1.Right to Education
lEnsures access to free and compulsory primary and secondary education.
lProtected by national constitutions and international human rights laws (e.g., UNESCO, UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
2.Compulsory Education Laws
lRequire children of certain ages to attend school.
lEnforced by local or national education authorities.

3.Student Rights
lFreedom of expression (with limitations in school settings
lPrivacy rights
lProtection from discrimination (race, gender, disability, religion, etc.)

4.Teacher and Staff Rights
lEmployment rights, due process, and protections against unfair dismissal.
lLabor rights including unionization and collective bargaining.

5.Special Education Law
lRequires schools to provide appropriate education to students with disabilities.

6.School Governance
lLaws regulating how schools are operated and funded
lIncludes roles of school boards, administrators, and education departments.

7.Curriculum and Standards
lGovernment regulation of what subjects and content must be taught.
lMay include controversies over topics like sex education, religion, and history.

8.Discipline and Safety
lPolicies on student discipline (suspension, expulsion, corporal punishment).
lBullying, harassment, and safety protocols (e.g., school shootings, emergency drills).

9.Higher Education Law
lRegulations on college admissions, tuition, financial aid, campus safety, and academic freedom.
lAccreditation and oversight of universities.

10.Religious and Private Education
lLaws addressing the balance between freedom of religion and state educational standards. Regulations for homeschooling and private school operation.