School expulsion hearings are horrific for parents due to the suddenness and shock of the student’s situation (“expulsion- what?!”), and ...
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Fighting Illegal School Suspensions For First OffensesFighting Illegal School Suspensions For First Offenses
If a student receives a school suspension, fighting it may seem tough. However, if legally the student’s suspension should never ...
In School Suspensions – Know Your RightsIn School Suspensions – Know Your Rights
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 There is a lot of focus in schools on punishment ...
School Discipline For Damaging School Or Private PropertySchool Discipline For Damaging School Or Private Property
Did you know that students can be suspended or expelled for damaging (or trying to damage) school or private property? ...
Stupid School Suspensions for Disruption or DefianceStupid School Suspensions for Disruption or Defiance
UPDATE: In July 2024, suspensions for disruption and defiance will not be legal anymore in California: see the update here! ...
How Long Can A Student Expulsion Hearing Be Postponed?How Long Can A Student Expulsion Hearing Be Postponed?
Did an elementary, junior or high school expulsion recommendation just get sprung on a student? Or is the expulsion hearing ...
How To Appeal A California School SuspensionHow To Appeal A California School Suspension
School Suspensions are devastating to the student and family. Are they appealable? Can they be removed from the student’s records? ...
Suspension or Expulsion for School Hate ViolenceSuspension 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 ...
School Offenses For Which Student Expulsion Is Not MandatorySchool Offenses For Which Student Expulsion Is Not Mandatory
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Sometimes, school discipline means a detention. Other times it may ...
Students Have A Right To Have Expulsion Witnesses SubpoenaedStudents Have A Right To Have Expulsion Witnesses Subpoenaed
School expulsions happen frequently and suddenly to unsuspecting students and families. Skillful handling can mean the difference between an expulsion ...