California charter schools are unique. Some laws that apply in typical public schools don’t apply to charter schools. One example includes the California laws on student expulsions. Charter schools have different minimum standards to expel a student, which parents of charter school students should be aware of. Charter School Mandates
Is a student in the family enrolled in a California charter school? Has the student been told they were not meeting the charter attendance or demerit requirements and that they could be disenrolled soon? What is this all about? Do parents or students have any rights? Charter Schools Are Schools
Ultimately, parents ALWAYS had the choice of whether to send their kids to in-person school or not, ever prior to Coronavirus. Parents can enroll their kids in independent study, put them in a free charter school, create a private home school, or have students attend classes in the community part
Involuntary school transfers come suddenly and unexpectedly. When a student loses a school, it is almost like a gangster came in and suddenly took out a family member. When the involuntary transfer is to a continuation school, it is like the whole family went down. Often what happens is life
As students have been pushed to online learning by Coronavirus, everything may outwardly seem very safe and innocent to parents, with kids attending distance classes quietly. However, online school creates new opportunities for students to be disciplined by their school, and even suspended or expelled. Schools Are Invading Student’s Homes
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
Charter school students are public school students who attend a unique charter school by choice. Sometimes school districts responsible for charter schools authorized in their district try to place charter students in shabby surroundings. Bullis Charter School vs. Los Altos School District changed this practice, vindicating the rights of charter
Public charter schools are a relatively new concept, but have improved student education in California exponentially. What are they? Are they free? Can anyone enroll? What is a Public Charter School? Let’s break down what “Charter School” means: The word “charter” is a noun that means “a written statement of
Do parents facing school expulsion really need a specialized education attorney to help a student? Is an expulsion important enough to hire a student-focused lawyer? Are the school and life consequences severe for expelled students? Yes, yes and they can be! Expulsion Lawyers Help Parents Navigate The school expulsion process is
I wanted to introduce myself and my education practice for anyone reading my blogs or wondering just who I am. My name is Michelle Ball. I am a mother and an a student attorney in Sacramento, California, practicing education law on behalf of students since 1995. I handle a
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