NOTE: This case was overruled. In 2014, Judge Rolf M. Treu, Superior Court of California, in Vergara v. State of ...

Can Students Be Punished For Providing A Fake Drug?Can Students Be Punished For Providing A Fake Drug?
Parents may be surprised upon receiving a phone call that a student was being suspended or expelled for providing a ...

Lying About School Employees Can End In Parent LiabilityLying About School Employees Can End In Parent Liability
Lies harm people and their reputations. Malicious lies can cause some people to end up in jail, and others to ...

Bullying And Cyberbullying – You Must Report It To The SchoolBullying And Cyberbullying – You Must Report It To The School
Bullying at school is certainly in the news. I remember when a twelve year old leapt to her death after ...

What Is A Student Suspension Extension Meeting?What Is A Student Suspension Extension Meeting?
After a student is suspended from school for a serious offense, sometimes parents are told they have to attend another ...

Students Right To Have Sun Protection Items At SchoolStudents Right To Have Sun Protection Items At School
With the raging hot sun in California, sun exposure is a serious concern for many parents. Consequences from sunburns can ...

Early Admission To Kindergarten Under The New Age RestrictionsEarly Admission To Kindergarten Under The New Age Restrictions
You may have noticed recently that the age of students in kindergarten is increasing. Soon, all kindergartners will be required ...

How To Effectively Communicate With Your Child’s SchoolHow To Effectively Communicate With Your Child’s School
Communication is such an important factor in life and can be the reason endeavors succeed or fail. It is no ...

Can Students Still Go To School After Expulsion?Can Students Still Go To School After Expulsion?
Expulsion from school can be devastating for students. The expelled child may not be able to return to a regular ...

How To Qualify For A 504 Plan In School: Two QuestionsHow To Qualify For A 504 Plan In School: Two Questions
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (aka “Section 504”) is a key law for disabled students. Having a ...