Parents may be surprised upon receiving a phone call that a student was being suspended or expelled for providing a “drug” to another student. What if later, the purported “drug,” is actually not a drug at all, the student only pretended it was? Maybe the student just “possessed” the fake
Lies harm people and their reputations. Malicious lies can cause some people to end up in jail, and others to lose a job or piles of money. But what about kids? They are just kids, right? Nothing can come of their lies? Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Students
After a student is suspended from school for a serious offense, sometimes parents are told they have to attend another meeting before the student can return to school. This initial meeting is usually a suspension extension or pre-expulsion meeting. What Is This Meeting? A suspension extension/pre-expulsion meeting is a meeting
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
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.
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
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
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Has a student you know been alleged to have committed a sexual battery and is up for school expulsion? “Sexual Battery” allegations can be thrown at students without thought or understanding of the definition of “sexual battery” or how damaging
School suspensions are issued for almost anything nowadays. Wearing a costume, talking back, getting a drink of water when not authorized- all items for which I have seen suspensions issued. Are there ANY prerequisites to issuing a school suspension in California? Are any alternatives to suspension authorized or mandated? Yes
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