Education Law Association
The premier source of information on education law
- Est. 1954 -
Unique to the Education Law Association (ELA)...
Serving three divergent constituency groups from
across the country—attorneys, professors, and school
administrators.
Established in 1954, with one common goal:
To stay informed and up-to-date on laws that are shaping
our educational future.
Learn how ELA serves its member constituency groups...
Monthly case law summaries
Education law books and publications
National/regional education law conferences and seminars
Publishing and speaking opportunities
Networking, forums, and listservs
And more...
Includes:
What is
Education Law
Membership
Profile
ELA Mission
Programs and
Services
Testimonials
Board of
Directors
2009 Annual Overview
What is Education Law?
Education law and the term “school law” are
the names given to the branch of civil law that
covers the laws and regulations that govern
public and private education.
Included in education law is the administration
and operation of K-1 and higher educational
institutions.
Education Law Encompasses...
Legal matters relating to school administration, faculty, parents, and students.
This includes:
School Discipline
Special Education
Discrimination Based on Color, National Origin, Sex,
and Disability
Implementation of the Educational Opportunities Act
Title IX
The No Child Left Behind Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
First Amendment Issues
Fourth Amendment Issues
School Violence
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Education Law Association
The premier source of information on education law
In addition to monthly
case law summaries pro-
vided to all ELA mem-
bers, ELA hosts an annual
conference and publishes
books on laws that affect
today’s education.
The Education Law Association
Established in 1954, the Education
Law Association is a 501(c)() nonprofit,
nonadvocacy organization.
ELA promotes interest in and understand-
ing of the legal framew