Research Guides: Education Law: Legislative & Policy Research

Books

Beyond Equality in the American Classroom by Eric Shyman
Call Number: 5th Floor LC1201 .S54 2013
Addresses the basis of inclusive education for students with exceptionalities from the perspective of social justice and scholarship-activism. Drawing on historical, legislative, and philosophical references, this book builds the case for including individuals with exceptionalities in general education classrooms as a matter of social justice and civil rights.
The Human Rights of Children by Jane Williams (Editor); Antonella Invernizzi
Call Number: 4th Floor K639 .H86 2011
This volume provides a series of critical analyses of some of the contemporary debates in relation to the human rights of children.
Justice Perverted by Charles Patrick Ewing
Call Number: 4th Floor HV6556 .E95 2011
Poses current questions about the logic behind our sex offense laws, with regards to both criminal justice and psychology. Empirically evaluates the effectiveness of our laws in a new, thought-provoking way.

Connecticut Specific

Connecticut Office of Legislative Research Reports
Provides detailed analytical reports, bill analyses, and public act summaries related to a variety of issues.
Connecticut Center for School Change
The Connecticut Center for School Change partners with school districts to develop leadership, build capacity and expand knowledge for improved student outcomes.
Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now
ConnCAN, the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now, is leading a movement to improve education outcomes for Connecticut’s kids. They bring advocates, policy makers, parents and educators together to change the system and give all kids access to the great public schools they deserve.
Connecticut's EdSight - Insight into Education
Connecticut education data portal.
Connecticut's Bureau of Special Education (BSE) Resources
From the Connecticut State Department of Education and includes bulletins and numerous resources for compliance and monitoring and program improvement.

Nonprofit Organizations

Education Commission of the States
Education Commission of the States is the trusted source for comprehensive knowledge and unbiased resources on education policy issues ranging from early learning through post-secondary education.
Includes a State Legislation database where ECS staff review enacted state legislation and regulations weekly.
Center for Educational Policy
The Center on Education Policy is a national, independent advocate for public education and more effective public schools.

Federal Government

U.S. Department of Education - Laws and Guidance
Legislation, regulations, guidance, and other policy documents can be found here for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and other topics.

50 State Surveys (Lexis)
A collection of 50 State Surveys in a variety of subject areas.
50 State Surveys (Westlaw)
A collection of 50 State Surveys in a variety of subject areas.
NCSL 50-State Searchable Bill Database
Find the most comprehensive and complete 50-state information in NCSL's searchable bill tracking databases. Select a topic listed below to find complete bill information. The status of bills listed in most of these databases is updated every week. Search by subtopics, year, status (e.g., pending, enacted, to governor, etc.) or enter keywords to identify bills.

HeinOnline Subject Compilations of State Laws This link opens in a new window
Contains annotated citations to articles, books, government reports, websites, appellate court opinions, US Supreme Court opinions, state and federal court briefs which survey state laws. Organized by subject.

American Law Reports (ALR) (Westlaw)
In depth articles concerning specific issues in law. Articles often provide annotations and citations to relevant cases and statutes for all 50 states.

For more detailed information about Legislative Histories, see the following research guides:

Connecticut Legislative History Research Guide
This research guide provides detailed information about the legislative process, how to compile a legislative history, and how to locate Connecticut Legislative materials.
Federal Legislative History Research Guide
A research guide with detailed information about compiling a federal legislative history.