Far too frequently, I hear from public school parents that a school will not cough up witness statements used to ...

Custodial Police Interrogation Of Minors Legally Limited In SchoolsCustodial Police Interrogation Of Minors Legally Limited In Schools
Usually when minor students are in trouble at school, the school administration will interview them. Once in a while, I ...

Services Required After Manifestation Meeting If Student Moved Services Required After Manifestation Meeting If Student Moved
A student manifestation meeting, where conduct is evaluated in relation to a student’s disability before a special education student is ...

Title IX Can Force Students Out Of Public School A Long TimeTitle IX Can Force Students Out Of Public School A Long Time
Receiving a sexual harassment complaint or sexual violence allegation can have significant consequences for elementary, middle or high school students. ...

What Must Be Contained In A School Expulsion Notice?What Must Be Contained In A School Expulsion Notice?
When a school expulsion is looming, any winning argument can save the day. If a law is breached, a door ...

Suspended Students May Have Right To HomeworkSuspended Students May Have Right To Homework
It used to be that suspended students could not get homework unless their teachers decided they could. No longer. California ...

Do You Know What These School Punishments Are?Do You Know What These School Punishments Are?
School discipline impacts thousands of students every day. What is the difference between punishments such as suspension, expulsion, detention, activity ...

When Should A Parent Request An IEP Meeting?When Should A Parent Request An IEP Meeting?
Parents often do not realize they don’t have to wait for the annual IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting to address ...

Do Student Transfers Before High School Matter To CIF?Do Student Transfers Before High School Matter To CIF?
CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) has many restrictions, rules, and requirements for high school athletes. But, what about a student transfer ...

How To Stop Schools From Giving Student Info To Military RecruitersHow To Stop Schools From Giving Student Info To Military Recruiters
Some people have strong opinions on the United States military, good or bad. All parents need to be aware that ...