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The Sound Off On School Safety: What Educators NEEDS to Know About School Law with Amanda Bigbee

What if the rules we fear could actually empower us to protect our students better? Most educators know school law matters — but few really understand how it shapes everyday safety. In this episode of The Sound Off on School Safety, Michele Gay sits down with Amanda Bigbee, a veteran school attorney and trusted advisor to districts across Texas, to unpack what the law really says — and what it doesn’t — about keeping schools safe. Amanda shares the misconceptions she sees most often, from privacy laws to liability fears, and explains how legal teams, administrators, and educators can work together to make smart, confident decisions when it matters most. What emerges is a powerful reminder: the law isn’t meant to stand in your way — it’s there to help you do the right thing. In this conversation: Why fear of liability can actually make schools less safe The truth about FERPA, privacy, and information sharing How to build trust between educators and legal teams before a crisis hits The real difference between policy and practice — and why people come first Why “lawyer speak” can sound confusing, and how to bridge the gap Guest links: Amanda's LinkedIn: ⁠  / amanda-bigbee⁠   Baylor University: ⁠https://edl.soe.baylor.edu/person/dr-... 👉 Listen now and learn how prevention, connection, and shared responsibility can transform school safety in your community. Visit https://safeandsoundschools.org for resources, tools, and ways to take action. Show links: Connect with Michele:   / michele-gay   Donate: https://safe-and-sound-schools.web.app/ Safe and Sound Schools website: https://safeandsoundschools.org