About
Law & Policy in Schools
Education law made accessible, relevant, and actionable for the people running America's schools.
"The mission of Law & Policy in Schools is to make current education law and policy issues accessible, relevant, and actionable for people concerned about K-12 schools."
What Is LAPIS?
Law & Policy in Schools (LAPIS) is a quarterly magazine that translates the complex terrain of K-12 education law into clear, actionable guidance for educators, administrators, and policymakers.
Each issue delivers original feature articles, case briefs, policy spotlights, and field reports written by leading scholars and practitioners in education law — without the length and complexity of traditional academic articles.
LAPIS is published four times a year and available to institutional and individual subscribers through the Education Law Association.
The Education Law Association
The Education Law Association (ELA) is a nonprofit organization that connects education law scholars, practitioners, and administrators across the United States and internationally.
Founded in 1954, ELA serves as the premier professional association for those who study, practice, and are affected by education law — providing resources, conferences, and publications that advance the field.
LAPIS is supported by the generosity of the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development and the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions.
Editorial Leadership
Jamie Kudlats
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Elisabeth Krimbill
Texas A&M San Antonio
Kevin Brady
University of Arkansas
Editorial Board
Chris Thomas
University of Florida
Christy Smith
University of Arkansas
Jeanne Surface
University of Nebraska Omaha
Walter Hart
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Want to Write
for LAPIS?
We publish original, practitioner-focused articles on K-12 education law and policy. We welcome submissions from scholars, practitioners, and anyone working at the intersection of law and schools. Clear writing and practical relevance matter more than technical legal jargon.
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Education Law Association
Supported by the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development and the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions