By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Parents often overlook on campus suspensions as “nothing to worry about” as the student gets to stay at school. And, the in house suspension does not impact anyone’s schedules. But, these “little” suspensions are still “suspensions” and may be permanent
Did you know that students can be suspended or expelled for damaging (or trying to damage) school or private property? Absolutely true. But, how much “damage” is enough? Law Prohibiting Damage of Others’ Property at School Per California Education Code 48900(f) a student may be placed up for suspension or expulsion if
Once in awhile, a parent is surprised when their child tells them they were held in during recess by the teacher, and did not get a break that day. Unfortunately, this may be partially okay for a teacher to do, depending. One Boy’s Disturbing Story: NO Recess I met with
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 School records created by a public or private school or school district can be mysterious. Many parents never see their child’s full student record or think about what may be lurking in them. One way to end the mystery is
UPDATE: In July 2024, suspensions for disruption and defiance will not be legal anymore in California: see the update here! One of the vaguest and most troublesome sections of the California Education Code for public school students is the portion which allows schools to suspend students for disruption or defiance.
California schools can be places of great joy, and terrible sorrow for students. We all know that students really can have it rough, and sometimes they don’t talk to their parents to let them know they are suffering. California public schools must, per state law, have a school Suicide Awareness
When a parent suddenly faces the terrible fact that their child is up for expulsion from school, the question always arises: why is the student being expelled for this offense when another student did much worse and is still at school? This is a valid question, but is it relevant
Did an elementary, junior or high school expulsion recommendation just get sprung on a student? Or is the expulsion hearing fast approaching and there is not enough time to prepare the student’s defense? Not to worry- parents can push back a student’s expulsion hearing, up to 30 calendar days, with no
Sacramento student attorney and advocate Michelle Ball assists parents with CIF filings, appeals, and guidance. As an education lawyer, Michelle helps students throughout California, in Sacramento, Roseville, Ventura, Solvang, Fresno, Roseville, Auburn, Folsom, Placerville, Cameron Park and throughout the state.
In California public schools, “Hands off!” should be the motto for school staff. There are so many minefields involving interaction between staff and students that this is the best policy. One issue which may come up with an unruly child, or a student who the staff cannot handle competently, is
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