1. 1 Foundations of American Education, Fifth Edition L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

2. 2 Chapter 11 Legal Framework for the Public Schools PowerPoint Presentation L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

3. 3 Federal Constitutional Provisions Affecting Education General Welfare Clause Obligation of Contracts Clause First Amendment Fourth Amendment Fifth Amendment Eighth Amendment Fourteenth Amendment L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

4. 4 Powers and Organization of the Courts –settles disputes between parties –interprets laws and policies –determines constitutionality of government actions L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

5. 5 The Federal Court System L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

6. 6 State Courts State courts vary from state to state in their structure and names, such as: –State Supreme Court –Courts of Appeal –Courts of General Jurisdiction –Courts of Limited or Special Jurisdiction L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

7. 7 Modern Issues Regarding Religion’s Place in the Public Schools prayer and Bible reading prayer at school-sponsored events the Pledge of Allegiance religious displays and observances the wearing of religious attire L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

8. 8 Modern Issues Regarding Religion’s Place in the Public Schools (continued) distribution of religious literature religious access to school buildings released time for religious instruction L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

9. 9 Challenges to the Curriculum Some say that school courses, materials, and practices advance secular humanism, such as the teaching of evolution. L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

10. 10 Other Curriculum Courses That Are Challenged sex education AIDS awareness and prevention drug awareness and prevention global education values clarification multicultural education outcomes-based education L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

11. 11 Public Aid to Private Schools Child Benefit Theory –vouchers –tax relief L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

12. 12 Compulsory Attendance All states require school attendance. (age range: 7 to 16 years) Public-school students may be required to attend a school located in their district. U.S. citizenship is not required of students. L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.

13. 13 Private and Home Schooling What came from the case Pierce v. Society of Sisters: –students have the right to be educated in a private school –home schooling is a form of private school allowed in all states now on the increase: 600,000 in 1994 – 1.1 million in 2003 there’s a wide range in state statutes about home schooling L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, & K. Forbis Jordan. Foundations of American Education, 5e. Copyright © 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc.