Student expulsions occur more often than parents might think. Life may be going along smoothly, when a parent suddenly finds themselves on a call with a Vice Principal, demanding they come pick up their child, who is getting suspended. Upon arrival at school, the parent may be told that a
Usually when minor students are in trouble at school, the school administration will interview them. Once in a while, I hear about police conducting interviews. This may or may not be appropriate, depending on the student offense being alleged and the type of interview. There are legal mandates in California
A student manifestation meeting, where conduct is evaluated in relation to a student’s disability before a special education student is forced to move, is critical. This meeting can stop a forced student removal (for example, an expulsion) cold. But what if the IEP (Individualized Education Program) team finds there is
When college difficulties arise, from potential discipline to professor issues, handling them can be challenging. Most students have not examined the 200+ page college handbook or all relevant policies. There are also many skilled college staff lined up against one lone student. It can be… intimidating. What is a student
Receiving a sexual harassment complaint or sexual violence allegation can have significant consequences for students. For many years, Title IX (aka “title nine”), a federal law prohibiting sexual harassment and discrimination was mainly used to punish college students. However, Title IX is now being used in public elementary, middle and
When a school expulsion is looming, any winning argument can save the day. If a law is breached, a door may open to attack a student expulsion based on the hearing process itself. California law outlines what must be included in an expulsion hearing notice. What IS or IS NOT
It used to be that suspended students could not get homework unless their teachers decided they could. No longer. California law now provides that students suspended two or more days can get homework, IF the student or parent requests it. What Law Mandates Homework During Suspension (if requested)? For several
School discipline impacts thousands of students every day. What is the difference between punishments such as suspension, expulsion, detention, activity restrictions and otherwise? Here are some basics. Who’s Has Authority Over a Student? When a student is at school, they are in the care of that school and its personnel.
Parents often do not realize they don’t have to wait for the annual IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting to address special education student issues. They can simply ask for one. But, when SHOULD a parent ask for an IEP meeting? What is “enough” to warrant parents pulling the entire IEP
CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) has many restrictions, rules, and requirements for high school athletes. But, what about a student transfer before high school, such as during or at the end of eighth grade, technically before high school? Does that matter or count as a transfer for CIF? CIF Jurisdiction Starts
Some people have strong opinions on the United States military, good or bad. All parents need to be aware that if military recruiters ask a public high school for student information, schools will provide this information unless the parent (or student at 18) opts out. Similar disclosures to military recruiters
Sometimes moving a student to a new school district is needed. Maybe the home school has too many bullies in it, or is too far away. Maybe the home district does not have a class in German, or maybe a student just needs a change. How does a student get
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