Expulsion from school can be devastating for students. The expelled child may not be able to return to a regular school, is denied access to district or school activities, and are unsure how they will be educated during the term of the expulsion. Many parents believe that once expelled, their
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (aka “Section 504”) is a key law for disabled students. Having a 504 Plan means a student can receive many accommodations, and even services, to assist them in accessing their school and the curriculum. But, how do you know if a student
Occasionally my clients take their very valuable time and write what we call “Success Stories.” These are little descriptions or comments about their education matter and my involvement. I have recently been blessed with several coming in all at once and wanted to simply pass them on: two on expulsions
Parent and student expulsion lawyer Michelle Ball has assisted parents since the 1990s with expulsion and suspension problems and negotiating student-positive outcomes. As an education attorney in Sacramento, Michelle helps statewide, in locations such as West Sacramento, Covina, Monterey, Downey, Antioch, Richmond, Jurupa Valley and many other cities.
A few years back, the California Interscholastic Federation, aka CIF, the governing body for high school sports in California, softened their interdistrict transfer rules for the better. It is still confusing for student athletes, but students have benefited from this change. Sit Out Period Allowed When Student Transfers Without Moving
In the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision Anchorage School District v. M.P. (July 19, 2012, No. 10-36065), the Court ruled that the lack of an updated annual IEP (Individualized Education Program) plan resulted in M.P. (student) not receiving a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE). The Court also ruled that the
It has been a VERY busy year for my office, as our clients come from all across California and issues run the gamut. So, I thought I would reflect on what the recent trends have been in my office where I focus only on Education Law. This year, I have
What if you cannot get a simple transfer for your special needs children, but believe they will not be appropriately placed otherwise? My office was hired to assist one family who no matter what they did, could not get a transfer for their special needs children. When my office became involved,
Have you heard the story of Maryanne Godboldo? This Detroit mother made a parental decision to remove her daughter from psychotropic medication to pursue non-drug alternatives after she observed negative side effects. When she did, the local government authorities apparently did not agree with Maryanne Godboldo’s medical decision, and thereafter stormed
Students need all the help they can get to win a school expulsion hearing. One of my favorite cases to attack expulsion hearings, particularly on appeal, is John A. v. San Bernardino City Unified School District, decided in 1982 by the California Supreme Court. This case found that it was
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