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The portions of this book that address legal issues were written to provide the reader with a framework for understanding federal and state law pertinent to the delivery of school psychological services and a foundation for future learning in the area of legal issues. We hope that the material on legal issues will alert practitioners to professional practices that law deems appropriate or inappropriate (Sales et al., 2005); prompt them to seek consultation with knowledgeable supervisors when legal questions arise; and encourage thoughtful decisions that are respectful of student rights and decisions that, under public scrutiny, will foster trust in school psychologists. This book is not a legal text, and nothing in the book should be construed as legal advice. The court cases and judicial opinions summarized here were selected to provide a historical background for understanding legal issues in the field of school psychology, to illustrate terms and principles, to provide insight into contemporary interpretations of law pertinent to practice, or to serve as a cautionary tale regarding missteps to avoid in the delivery of services. Unlike a legal text, we do not provide a comprehensive set of citations to authoritative judicial decisions when legal issues are discussed in the book.

In addition, our interpretations of ethical codes and standards should not be viewed as reflecting the official opinion of any specific professional association.