The best way to keep your district out of the courtroom is to know how other districts got there. Each month, LRP Publications’ School Law Briefings updates you on must-know federal and state court decisions involving general education, special education and public employment.

From free speech to student cell phone searches, and from employment discrimination claims to student record privacy, you’ll develop a solid understanding of your district’s legal obligations, and steer clear of others’ missteps, with:

• Case Summaries — Learn exactly what actions landed other districts in legal hot water and how each decision impacts your practices and procedures
• Insightful Articles — Gain practical strategies to address challenging issues, such as employees’ FMLA requests and students’ social media use
• You Be the Judge — Review the facts of an actual case and predict the outcome; then increase your legal expertise with explanation of the court’s rationale
• Legal Watch — Get a quick education on a timely topic with an at-a-glance review of federal and state court decisions