Current Topics in Public Education Law
- Semester: Fall 2025
- Course ID: 196W
- Credit Hours: 1
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Unique: 30813
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
- Short course: Aug 25 - Oct 07, 2025
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Meeting Times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| TUE | 5:55 - 7:45 pm |
Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
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| Paper | |||
| Other |
Description
Taught by David Holmes.
In recent years, public education has taken on a significance in the nation’s dominant political discourse not seen in a generation. The truth of this can be seen in the increased attention public education has received in our state and federal courts. This course will explore contemporary case law governing the administration and role of public education in the United States, with a focus on First Amendment rights, the various stakeholders in public schools and the pressure points of conflict that have emerged between them. We will also discuss the future of public education and the various options for future education law policy in a field where every day might present a new Constitutional question.