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Law and Courts

The latest coverage of education-related court cases at the local, state, and national levels.

ACLU Suit Alleges Fla. Neglecting Schools
November 5, 2009, AP
European Court: No Crucifixes in Italian Schools
November 4, 2009, AP
European Court: No Crucifixes in Italian Schools
November 3, 2009, AP
Policies Target Teacher-Student Cyber Talk
Addressing an issue facing schools nationwide, Louisiana is requiring educators to document certain types of electronic contact with students. November 2, 2009
Court Says Hawaii's Substitute Teachers Underpaid
November 2, 2009, AP
News Briefs

Data Systems Lack Privacy Safeguards
As states go about building longitudinal-data systems, some have not taken adequate actions to safeguard sensitive information in student records, a new study concludes. November 3, 2009

Parents of Pupils With Disabilities Sue Tenn. District Over Restraints
The parents of five students with disabilities have filed lawsuits against the Sumner County, Tenn., board of education and a special education teacher charged with child abuse. November 3, 2009

Chicago Schools, Police Department Pledge to Work Against Violence
Officials from the Chicago public schools and the city's police department plan to work closely with the juvenile-justice system to prevent youth violence. November 3, 2009

Remote Arizona District Emerges From Four Years of State Control
For the first time in nearly four years, an Arizona school district dominated by a polygamist sect is no longer under state control. November 3, 2009

Attack Following Homecoming Shakes California High School
A total of six people, including three teenagers, have been taken into custody in connection with the gang rape and beating of a 15-year-old girl. November 3, 2009

Hawaii Judge Refuses to Stop Planned Friday School Closing
A federal judge last week refused to immediately block teacher furloughs set to begin in Hawaii until he could fully study two lawsuits filed by parents opposed to the budget-cutting maneuver. October 27, 2009

More News Briefs Left Arrow
Hawaii Looking to Reopen Schools
November 2, 2009, AP
Ore. Teachers Renew Legal Fight With Sizemore
October 30, 2009, AP
4 Charged in Alleged Gang Rape of California Girl
October 29, 2009, AP
Calif. Town Rattled by School-Dance Rape Case
October 28, 2009, AP
Sexual Misconduct Persistent in Utah Schools
Transgrssions by teachers are the No. 1 reason Utah educators are forced to surrender their licenses. October 27, 2009, MCT
Ariz. Ends Control of Polygamist Area District
October 27, 2009, AP
Hawaii Teacher Furlough Lawsuit Is Amended
October 26, 2009, AP
NCLB Suit Dismissal Stands as Appeals Court Deadlocks
The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals spent 10 months deliberating on the suit filed by NEA and nine school districts. October 26, 2009
State Dept.: Exchange Programs Need Closer Watch
October 26, 2009, AP
Judge Refuses to Block Hawaii Teacher Furloughs
October 23, 2009, AP
Suit Filed to Stop Teacher Furloughs in Hawaii
October 22, 2009, MCT
In Hawaii, School's Out for Recession
October 19, 2009, AP
Parents of Special Education Pupils May Sue Hawaii
October 14, 2009, AP
High Court Denies Hot-Button School Cases
October 13, 2009
Nevada Law Blocks Stimulus Education Funds
October 12, 2009
R.I.: Cranston Awaits Ruling From State High Court on School-Funding Lawsuit
October 5, 2009, MCT
Commentary
The Children Left Behind
October 2, 2009
High Court's K-12 Docket Starts to Jell
Updated: October 6, 2009
Ohio Slots Ruling Casts Pall Over K-12 Funding
September 22, 2009
Effectiveness of State Anti-Bullying Laws Questioned
September 22, 2009
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