School staff or teachers willfully inflicting physical pain to students is considered “corporal punishment.” Such actions are prohibited in California unless certain exceptions exist. Education Code Section Prohibits Corporal Punishment In California Education Code section 49001, “Corporal Punishment” is prohibited by law. Corporal Punishment is defined as: “willful infliction
Under both California and federal law, schools CANNOT make drugging students a condition of kids attending school. This means that if a student is alleged to have “behavior issues” there is no requirement parents seek out a mind-altering substance to control them in the classroom. Despite this, there is often
Has a student or your child told you they are being hurt or excessively punished by school staff? Do they complain about being targeted in class or being excluded by the teacher? Don’t just brush their reports away. Investigate. Who Do Parents Believe? Students Or The School? Parents know their
The “New York Times” previously reported on an attack of a Philadelphia boy on the way home from school by 7 youths. The boy was beaten by a group and then left hanging from a high fence. Prior to that, the student had been kicked, dragged, punched, and placed upside
There are many things students and parents should avoid in schools. If students and parents don’t do the items below, their chances of school survival may be increased. Things Students and Parents Should Try Not to Do 1) Students should NOT throw a pocket knife in their clothing on the
Over the years as a student attorney, I have had my eyes opened VERY WIDE on just what can lead to school discipline. I often find myself trying to educate parents on what to tell students so they will be less likely to get suspended or expelled from school. Is
We all know that California state colleges can suspend students for wrongful conduct. Often students are allowed to continue attending classes while a discipline investigation continues. However, what if a college student is suspended immediately while the investigation is ongoing? What timelines apply? What if a student remains on campus?
Most parents will never have much drama involving their kids’ school. Occasionally, however, parents encounter things which are truly horrifying in schools, including illegal student strip searches. What if a parent hears that a student was searched by school officials in an invasive way, searching the student’s underwear and underclothing?
Students frequently post rude things online, make snarky comments to friends, and feel protected posting in “private” online forums, such as Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or otherwise. However, these student posts, depending on their content, can come back to haunt kids who can be called in and suspended or placed up for expulsion. Even great
A student suspension from school can come as a shock. Suspension usually means a student will sit at home, and disrupts life for the student and their family. What should parents do when they get a call their child is being suspended? Here are some actions which can help parents
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