Category: Ed 200s

Private Space Must Be Provided To Breastfeeding Students

If a California student needs to breastfeed or pump breast milk on a public school campus, the student has a right to a private space, to possess breastfeeding items, to make up work missed while breastfeeding, and to other reasonable accommodations. Right to a Private Room to Breastfeed or Pump

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Gender Equity in Schools- Students Have Strong Protections

In California, students are supported in their right to equality regardless of gender. In fact, the California Education Code lists out various protections for students, so they are crystal clear. Gender Equity Rights Apply in Schools A students right to be free from sexual discrimination exists in all California public

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Bullying Investigations And Prevention Can’t Be Avoided By Schools

School bullying can be very destructive and even deadly, if not addressed promptly. Schools are in the best position to investigate and prevent student bullying as often bullying occurs on school campuses. Parents and students must learn about school obligations to stop and resolve student bullying. School Bullying Investigations Are

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Schools And Parents Need To Act To Prevent Student Suicide

California schools can be places of great joy, and terrible sorrow for students.  We all know that students really can have it rough, and sometimes they don’t talk to their parents to let them know they are suffering.  California public schools must, per state law, have a school Suicide Awareness

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Suspension or Expulsion for School Hate Violence

Parents every day face suspensions of students for a myriad of reasons, some legitimate and some not so legitimate.  One section I see infrequently used by schools is California Education Code §48900.3, which allows suspension or expulsion for “hate violence.”  This could be good or bad depending on who you represent.  Hate

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