NSBA Federal Guidance Documents
The following guidance documents from NSBA are available for school policymakers:
Resources
- USERRA - Military Leave District Guidance
[PDF 82,528kb]
Downloadable military leave document for school districts.
- Student Records and Privacy [PDF 140,168kb]
Downloadable document from NSBA on the lastest changes to FERPA, PPRA, and other aspects of student records and privacy.
- Student Drug Testing [PDF 310,332kb]
Downloadable document from NSBA on student drug testing.
- No Child Left Behind: Timetable and Frequently Asked Questions [PDF 240,556kb]
Downloadable NCLB policy guidance document from NSBA.
- No Child Left Behind: Policy Guidelines for Local Schools Boards [PDF 216,105kb]
Downloadable NCLB policy guidance document from NSBA.
- No Child Left Behind: Notification and Reporting Requirements for Local School Boards [PDF 192,707kb]
Downloadable NCLB policy guidance document from NSBA.
- Grutter v. University of Michigan - Gratz v. Bollinger: Implications for K-12 Diversity Policies [PDF 227,254kb]
Downloadable document from NSBA on the implications of the Supreme Court's Grutter and Gratz decisions for K12.
- Distribution of Materials: School Policies and Procedures [PDF 211,602kb]
Downloadable distribution of materials document from NSBA.
- Dealing with Legal Matters Surrounding Students’ Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity [PDF 337,618kb]
Over the past decade, controversies surrounding students’ sexual orientation and gender identity have become increasingly common in K-12 schools. This Fall 2004 publication provides practical guidance on schools’ legal rights and responsibilities with respect to students, programs, and curriculum.