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KnowledgeBases > The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase > Element 1 > Activity 1 > Task 1: Review Federal Law

Guideline:

There are a number of federal laws and precedent-setting court cases educators should be familiar with to understand the federal school safety requirements. The principal should share this information with his or her staff members. The provided resources can help foster such an understanding.

Guidelines A Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and Participation in Juvenile Justice Programs _EXTERNAL_LINK

This U.S. Department of Justice guide, prepared in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education, reviews the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Legal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools receiving funds under any applicable U.S. Department of Education program. School districts should ensure all staff members and outside contractors, such as counselors and interpreters, are familiar with the applicable policies on the privacy of student records.

Legal Guidance on Transferability Authority _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the U.S. Department of Education's final guidance on transferability authority.

Legal Office for Civil Rights Guidance on Harassment

This resource offers links to Office for Civil Rights (OCR) guidance documents addressing disability, racial, and sexual harassment in the school setting.

Legal School Safety and the NCLB Act

This document offers links to sections of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) relevant to school safety.

Legal Supreme Court Decisions Relating to School Safety, Discipline and Harassment

There are several U.S. Supreme Court cases addressing school safety, discipline, and harassment. They set the legal foundation for school safety and discipline addressing student due process, searches and seizures in schools, drug testing on student athletes, and sexual harassment. A summary of each decision with a link to more detailed information is provided.

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