AbstractToday schools are changing to integrate the 21st century. Therefore, it is critical that school administrators are aware of the legal framework that addresses issues in schools. The issues that administrators will face are many and they must understand the constitutional rights of the people and the school. The Constitution contains the laws of the United States. Discovering the relationship between the law and your school There are no references to education in the Constitution, but it talks about the operation and management of schools and the protection of students, teachers, and the individual rights of staff. There are many issues, both social and economic, that require legal action. Children are the future of society, so the state must keep track of issues that may arise in schools. This paper will explore the law and its application to school district matters. Our school is located in the 5th District, so the Federal District Court and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals are located in Jackson, Mississippi. Although state laws basically cover school issues in their respective states, federal law is the centralized law for all without discrimination. These laws are governed by the Equal Protection Clause, which ensures that no one can be denied the equal protection of the laws of their jurisdiction. Therefore, federal law supersedes state law and has control over the subject matter covered. The legal system is increasingly evolving towards a government that controls the lives of citizens, stricter laws and less respect for individual rights. In the future the legal system will continue to strive for greater order, but the end result may still be totalitarian control… middle of paper… got teachers fired from their jobs (Brown, 2008). School laws are intended to protect students, teachers and staff. Directors must know the law so that everyone is treated fairly and equitably. Under state statutes, school boards have the right to adopt and enforce the rules and regulations necessary to operate and manage schools. Parents have the right to place their children in any institution in which they believe they will excel, whether it is a private or public school. (Essex, 2002, p. 6) ReferencesBrown, L. (2008, 27/7/2008). Mississippi districts limit electronic communications with students. Jackson Clarion Ledger. Retrieved January 12, 2010, from http://www.nsba.org/MainMenu/SchoolLaw/Issues/Technology/News/Mississippicommunications.aspxEssex, NL (2002). School law and public schools (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon