Anyone who touches a student is one step away from prison. Teachers are not allowed to yell at students. Parental rights take precedence over everything. Prejudices and myths shape the perceptions of many parents and students about what teachers can and cannot do. However, educators are allowed to do much more than they themselves suspect. Dr. Thomas Böhm, an expert in school law, addresses the most common questions teachers encounter in their daily work: Can students be excluded from class? Can their smartphones be confiscated? Can teachers check school bags? The author clearly explains the legal foundations developed by courts and guaranteed by law that apply nationwide in schools. With numerous examples and important information about the legal situation – just in time for the start of the new school year.