Education law is the legal discipline covering all issues pertaining to schools, from kindergarten through higher education. Historically, attorneys practicing education law have worked toward expanding access to a high-quality education for all children, as well as providing for greater access to higher education. But this practice area has expanded to include issues such as students' rights; teachers' rights; school safety; discrimination; conduct and discipline; special education; curriculum; and education options such as homeschooling and charter schools.
Council managers are derived from traditional rulers and chiefs. Executive and administrative functions are performed by the professionals appointed by the council.