Did you dread exercise as a student or did you long to run and play kickball during math or English instruction? It seems that the time allotted for Physical Education (PE) has dwindled over the years, but California students still have a right to receive PE in school on a
What does it take to issue a valid school suspension? Does a student have to DO something, or can they just be near someone who does something? Over the years, I have seen bystanders (aka witnesses) punished by schools when they did nothing but watch others do wrong. When are
Transitioning from high school to college can be exciting and challenging for young adults. For a disabled postsecondary student, challenges increase exponentially. Supports will end, and a more independent education lies ahead. With proper student actions the transition can go smoother. What Changes When a Disabled Student Transitions to a
In 2020, students were granted the right to have medical marijuana administered to them in school by their parent or guardian IF formally authorized by their school district. The circumstances surrounding medical marijuana at school can be confusing, and if the law is not followed properly, could lead to student
Frequently, parents are can face a terrible situation: a student is up for school discipline, such as expulsion or suspension, for possession or sales of controlled substances, aka drugs. This can be devastating for a family, and a student facing punishment. What Is a Controlled Substance? Controlled Substances are generally
When a student leaves a private school midyear, due to moving, a change of heart, or a discipline exclusion, parents may be surprised to know that depending on their private school contract, they may still be obligated to pay student tuition to the private school after the student is gone.
School expulsion is NOT something any parent wants their child to endure. To be removed entirely from a school district and to then have to attend a “bad” school is not a fun process. A permanent black mark is placed on the student’s record which may come up later in
What school district a student is a legal “resident” of for school attendance purposes is usually a simple matter isn’t it? Where does one live and what does the online map say? It is not always so easy. Sometimes school residency and where a student can attend can become a
Michelle Ball is a Sacramento student attorney who assists parents and students with dress code and uniform issues and opt outs, discrimination problems, expulsions, special education and many more school issues. As an education lawyer, Michelle Ball helps families throughout California, including in Stockton, Tahoe, Redding, Sausalito, Santa Barbara, Fresno
There are many bases for student discipline. One of those involves fighting (aka “mutual combat”), threats, and/or physical violence to another. Such conduct may or may not get a student suspended or placed up for expulsion. California Law on Fighting and School Punishment Per California Education Code 48900(a)(1) for a student to
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