When a public school student is accused or accuses another student of sexual harassment, Title IX (Title 9) kicks in. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that public
When is it time for a nonpublic school (NPS) for a special education student? How does a parent get an NPS placement? What is a Non-Public School (NPS)? A nonpublic
Terminology in schools can be very confusing. Schools always presume parents know what terms like “504” and “Section 504” mean, when most don’t. Why would we? What is the definition
Title IX (9), a federal civil rights law to prevent sexual harassment, is now being grappled with in K-12 schools. However, it is being inconsistently applied. Some schools suspend and
Parents of a public school student on a 504 Plan (accommodations plan for a qualified disabled student) sometimes find themselves facing a 504 manifestation meeting. This meeting can arrive with
Far too frequently, I hear from public school parents that a school will not cough up witness statements used to suspend a student. Is this legal or not? Documents used
A student manifestation meeting, where conduct is evaluated in relation to a student’s disability before a special education student is forced to move, is critical. This meeting can stop a
When college difficulties arise, from potential discipline to professor issues, handling them can be challenging. Most students have not examined the 200+ page college handbook or all relevant policies. There
Receiving a sexual harassment complaint or sexual violence allegation can have significant consequences for students. For many years, Title IX (aka “title nine”), a federal law prohibiting sexual harassment and
Some people have strong opinions on the United States military, good or bad. All parents need to be aware that if military recruiters ask a public high school for student
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