Means that any restrictions imposed on student’s rights must be demonstrated by a valid reason.

Is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or religious belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance; the concept is generally recognized also to include the freedom to change religion or to follow any religion.

Includes the appropriation of specific legal procedures to ensure fair treatment of students.

Is the state of being legally obliged and responsible for performing certain actions, whether instructed to or not by an official of a judiciary court.

Is a clause in the U.S. Constitution that reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”.

In education, refers to laws pertaining specifically to education and mean that fairness should be rendered in all areas and that teachers’ rights or students’ rights, as individuals, should under no circumstances be violated.

Is a form of discipline where physical pain is deliberately inflicted to punish, reform, and deter unacceptable attitudes or behaviors.

Refers to an individual’s chosen ethical behavior guidelines, providing direction in the daily activities of his or her chosen profession. This code of ethics assists an individual to make self-satisfactory decisions quickly.

Federal legislation that makes funds available to improve the educational experiences of children from low-income families.

Is the process by which all school-related decisions are made at the school level with input from all interested stakeholders. As these decisions are taken by parties who are based at the school, they generally more accurately represent the true needs of the school.