Education Law
A guide to help students start their research in the topic of education law.
Finding Statutes and Regulations
Federal Statutes
The federal education statutory scheme deals with multiple topics including discrimination, veterans education, testing, and much more. Below are some resources to help you find statutes dealing with education law.
- Title 20- EducationTitle 20 of the US Code is the codification of all US Federal Education law.
- Every Student Succeeds Act20 USC 6301 et seq
Reauthorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Replaced No Child Left Behind. - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act20 USC 1400 et seq.
Main goal is to provide students with disabilities the same opportunities as students without. - Higher Education Resources and Student Assistance20 USC 1001 et seq.
Allocates federal funding to higher education and allows for low interest student loans.
Federal Regulations
- CFR Title 34- EducationRegulations of the Department of Education
- Department of EducationThe government agency responsible for making and adopting regulations relating to education.
State Law
- 50 State Surveys on Education LawWestlaw surveys on different topics within education law like alternative education programs, standards and testing, and school trust funds.
Access via WestLaw.
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only. - 50 State Regulatory Surveys- Education LawRegulatory Surveys on alternative education programs and standards and testing.
Access via Westlaw.
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only. - 50 States Surveys- LexisState surveys on educational issues including textbook publishing, career & vocational schools, charter schools and homeschooling.
Access via Lexis.
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only.
Finding Cases
Finding Cases Generally
- West's Education Law ReporterA case reporter that contains all cases published by West that deal within Education Law.
Coverage through WestLaw Edge begins 1986
Access via Westlaw
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only.
Key Numbers and Topics
- West Key Number 141E- EducationAccess via Westlaw
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only. - Lexis Topic- Education LawAccess via Lexis
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only.
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