By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Sometimes, school discipline means a detention. Other times it may mean student expulsion moves forward. Which offenses are discretionary expulsion
School expulsions happen frequently and suddenly to unsuspecting students and families. Skillful handling can mean the difference between an expulsion issuing and a finding of innocence. There are many rights
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
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
Being labelled a “truant” (a student breaching the laws mandating school attendance) can be devastating to a family. The truancy process may lead to uncomfortable meetings with school officials or
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,
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 When does the law mandate an expulsion recommendation must be made by a school, BUT also says that a school
Student bullying and sexual bullying are offenses that get students suspended or expelled. School sexual bullying is expellable in California whether it occurs in school, online, via social media, or
Have you purchased your kids an airsoft gun? Is it an “imitation firearm” and will they get in trouble if they bring it to school? Probably. Air soft guns, BB
Have you been hit by a notice that a school expulsion hearing is being scheduled against your son or daughter? Should you go to hearing? How does a parent get
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