{"id":354900,"date":"2016-04-04T11:01:45","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/education\/education-options\/public-school.html"},"modified":"2024-05-14T17:55:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T22:55:00","slug":"public-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/education-options\/public-school.html","title":{"rendered":"Public School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Public School<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/jade-yeban-j-d\/\">Jade Yeban, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/susan-richmond-esq\/\">Susan Mills Richmond, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            May 14, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Public schools are where kids go to learn essential life skills. They help students get ready for life and jobs. They are the backbone of education in America.<\/p>\n<p>Many factors decide how public schools work. These include rules from the U.S. Department of Education, state boards of education, and local school boards.<\/p>\n<p>Every state has a public school system to provide free education to every child. Public schools are government-run schools regulated by federal, state, and local law. Yet, a free education often comes with several legal issues. Parents should consider these issues when sending their children to public schools.<\/p>\n<p>This article will explore how administrators run public schools. It also explores what they teach and the rights of students and parents.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Governs Public School Decisions?<\/h2>\n<p>A mix of different groups manage public school governance, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"U.S. Department of Educstion\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Education<\/a>&nbsp;is a federal government agency that sets some rules for schools nationwide. It gives schools federal money.<\/li>\n<li>The state departments of education also have their own rules. They give schools state money.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Local school board members make major decisions about things like school buildings, school employees, and school day activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Understanding the Public School Hierarchy<\/h3>\n<p>Federal and state laws affect a public school&#8217;s operations and responsibilities.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/who-has-educational-authority.html\" title=\"The Roles of Parents and Local Governments in Education\">Most of the major decisions<\/a>&nbsp;affecting public education are local.<\/p>\n<p>Each state divides its many public schools into local districts. These districts could be as large as an entire county or as localized as a part of a city. An elected school board governs each district.<\/p>\n<p>Each school district has a superintendent. This person implements the school board&#8217;s decisions. They also control the day-to-day operations of the district.<\/p>\n<p>A principal manages the day-to-day operations of an individual school within the district. The principal usually reports to the superintendent.<\/p>\n<h3>How Public Schools Receive Funding<\/h3>\n<p>Public schools get funding from a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/school-funding\/\" title=\"School Funding\">variety of sources<\/a>. Federal laws passed by Congress may&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/overview\/fed\/role.html?src=ln\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Federal Role in Education\" rel=\"noopener\">provide funding<\/a>&nbsp;to schools across the country.<\/p>\n<p>State legislatures also distribute funding to schools each year. They do this through the state&#8217;s annual budget process.<\/p>\n<p>Local districts in many states can propose local taxes. They might do this to provide more funding for that particular school district.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, corporations, public interest groups, and parents may provide grants or donations. These funds can help pay for school activities or renovations.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, a charter school can run with its own rules. These schools get permission from the state boards of education but have more freedom to try different educational programs.<\/p>\n<h2>Attendance Requirements at Public Schools<\/h2>\n<p>Kids have to go to school until a certain age. This age depends on the state. Enrollment starts with elementary school and goes up to secondary education, usually high school.<\/p>\n<p>Every school year has a set number of school days students must attend. Schools keep a report card to track student achievement. This report card can also show the student&#8217;s attendance information.<\/p>\n<p>Attendance requirements vary from state to state, but&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/education-options\/compulsory-education-laws-background.html\" title=\"Compulsory Education Laws: Background\">children generally must attend<\/a>&nbsp;some form of schooling from ages 6 to 16. Every state allows some form of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/education-options\/home-schooling.html\" title=\"Homeschooling\">homeschooling<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/education-options\/types-of-schools-private-and-parochial-school.html\" title=\"Types of Schools: Private and Parochial School\">private school<\/a>&nbsp;attendance instead of public school.<\/p>\n<p>Parents or guardians are usually legally responsible for ensuring that their children attend school.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/juvenile-justice\/juveniles-and-age-status-offenses.html\" title=\"Juveniles and Status Offenses\">Truancy laws<\/a>&nbsp;may allow authorities to arrest children who habitually skip school.<\/p>\n<h2>Public School Curriculum Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Public schools must teach certain subjects, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English<\/li>\n<li>Math<\/li>\n<li>Science<\/li>\n<li>Social studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The state board of education decides what students should learn at each grade level. Schools also offer other subjects like art and physical education.<\/p>\n<p>The state usually regulates curricula at public schools. But some federal laws, such as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/no-child-left-behind\/\" title=\"No Child Left Behind\">No Child Left Behind Act<\/a>, also may affect what public schools&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/school-curriculum-basics\/\" title=\"School Curriculum Basics\">must teach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Public School Graduation Rules<\/h3>\n<p>States often use high school graduation requirements to regulate school curricula. They require students to take a specified number of courses in certain subjects.<\/p>\n<p>Public universities and colleges may have different admission requirements, though. So, depending on the state, the high school graduation requirements may not guarantee that a student is eligible for college.<\/p>\n<h2>Accessible Education Requirements&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Some students need extra help. Special education programs offer educational services to kids who have learning difficulties.&nbsp;Other schools, organizations, laws, and regulations might refer to these students using the outdated term \u201cspecial needs.\u201d But the preferred terminology is education services for students with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Schools test kids to see if they are eligible for these programs. Once eligible, schools make a unique plan to help them learn better.<\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ed.gov\/idea\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"I.D.E.A\" rel=\"noopener\">Individuals with Disabilities Education Act<\/a>&nbsp;(IDEA) is the primary law regulating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/special-education-and-disabilities\/\" title=\"Services and Support for Students With Disabilities\">adaptive education in public schools<\/a>. IDEA requires states that accept federal funding to provide adaptive education services to children with the following disabilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Intellectual disability<\/li>\n<li>Hearing, speech, or vision impairment<\/li>\n<li>Serious emotional disturbance<\/li>\n<li>Orthopedic impairment<\/li>\n<li>Autism<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic brain injury<\/li>\n<li>Other health impairments or specific learning disability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The school will assess the student for eligibility under IDEA. Falling within one of these categories does not guarantee the right to adaptive education services. The child must also need special help to learn.<\/p>\n<p>Students with other disabilities may request a special accommodation under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/special-education-and-disabilities\/504-accommodations-in-schools.html\" title=\"504 Accommodations in Schools\">section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973<\/a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Americans with Disabilities Act\" rel=\"noopener\">Americans with Disabilities Act<\/a>&nbsp;(ADA). They can file under this subsection if they do not meet IDEA&#8217;s requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Suppose a state school says a student does not meet IDEA&#8217;s criteria for adaptive education services. In that case, parents can appeal and, if necessary, file a lawsuit to demand adaptive education services.<\/p>\n<h2>Rights of Parents in Public Education<\/h2>\n<p>Parents have the right to know how their kids are doing in school. Schools must send out report cards. Parents can also talk to school administrators and staff members to learn more about education programs.<\/p>\n<p>Some states have laws that allow parents to decide what school their kids will attend.<\/p>\n<p>Although some courts have ruled that parents have little right to control what their children learn in public schools, all states allow some form of parental control. For example, many states allow parents to opt their children out of learning certain subjects, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/reproductive-rights\/sex-education-in-schools.html\" title=\"Sex Education Laws and Public Schools\">sex education<\/a>. Some states also allow alternative assignments if a parent objects to their child completing a specific task, such as reading an assigned book.<\/p>\n<h2>Rights of Public School Students<\/h2>\n<p>Students have rights, too. They have civil rights that protect them from unfair treatment. They also have the right to go to school on school property. In some states, students can decide to join different school programs.<\/p>\n<p>Still, public schools may limit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/student-rights\/\" title=\"Student Rights\">children&#8217;s rights<\/a>&nbsp;to prevent disruption. Freedom of speech and due process are two examples of areas with limitations.<\/p>\n<p>Although students have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/student-rights\/student-speech\/\" title=\" Student Speech\">free speech rights at public schools<\/a>, school officials may ban speech that will disrupt the learning environment. School officials also have the right to censor student publications that are part of official classes.<\/p>\n<p>Schools also change students&#8217; due process rights in the public school setting. Most school districts have policies outlining a student&#8217;s due process rights during disciplinary hearings, such as those leading to suspension or expulsion. Most school districts require staff to notify the parents, and students often have the right to hire an attorney. School officials investigating on-campus offenses may also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/student-rights\/school-privacy\/\" title=\" School Privacy\">search a student&#8217;s belongings<\/a>&nbsp;as long as the search is reasonable and related to the investigation of an actual offense.<\/p>\n<h2>Public School Funding<\/h2>\n<p>Funding for public schools is a complex issue. It involves money from local, state, and federal sources. The school fund is a pool of <a title=\"How is Money Spent on Education Actually Used?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/education-finances-and-funding-where-the-money-goes.html\">money that pays for everything<\/a> from teacher salaries to school buildings and educational programs. <a title=\"Education Funding: State and Local Sources\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/education-finance-and-funding-state-and-local-sources.html\">State leadership<\/a> appropriates funds to distribute to schools. Student enrollment and needs often determine this amount. The <a title=\"Federal Education Funding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/school-finance-and-funding-federal-sources.html\">federal government also contributes<\/a>, especially to accessible education and programs to increase educational opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, states make amendments to funding laws to meet the changing needs of schools better. These changes can affect how much money goes to elementary and secondary schools, among other things. For instance, a state might make an amendment to send more funds to secondary schools where student achievement is lower than average.<\/p>\n<p>Schools can also apply for a waiver. This is a special permission to use funds differently than what is typically allowed. For example, a secondary school may <a title=\"ESSA Waivers: Navigating Educational Flexibility\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/no-child-left-behind-waivers-and-reform-efforts.html\">request a waiver<\/a> to spend more on professional development for teachers in the hope that this will improve student achievement in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>School boards make budgets for a school year. They may make some budgets for up to three years. This helps school administrators and board members make long-term plans to improve the school. Understanding school funding is complex. But it&#8217;s vital for the smooth operation and improvement of public schools.<\/p>\n<h2>Should I Send My Child to a Public School?<\/h2>\n<p>Only you, as a parent, can decide which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/education-options\/types-of-schools.html\" title=\"Types of Schools\">education option<\/a> you prefer for your child. Each type of school has benefits and drawbacks, and the same is true for public schools.<\/p>\n<p>Parents of school-age children may consider the following factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic rigor, average <a title=\"Competency Testing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/competency-testing.html\">test scores<\/a>, and graduation rates<\/li>\n<li>The amount of individual attention students receive, including class size<\/li>\n<li>Access to special programs and activities, such as sports, theatre, and clubs<\/li>\n<li>Ease of daily transportation, whether by bus riding, driving, or walking<\/li>\n<li>The child&#8217;s unique social, mental, and physical needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost is often a major part of this decision. Public schools are <a title=\"Finance and Funding: Background Information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/education\/curriculum-standards-school-funding\/finance-and-funding-background-information.html\">free to attend<\/a>, whereas options like private school may be costly for families.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Help With Public School Issues Now<\/h2>\n<p>If you face legal issues related to public schools, getting professional help is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>You can contact a state education agency, which often has a designee specialized in education matters. These experts can guide you on various topics, from statewide initiatives to higher education and professional development opportunities. They can tell you about issues arising during the school day and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Legal advisors can help you understand your rights and the educational opportunities available to you or your child. 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