As students can be suspended or expelled for making threats to cause physical injury in schools, it is useful for parents (and students) to have an understanding of what may be alleged to be a threat. Education Code Regarding Student Threats Student threats which are punishable are mentioned in several
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
College students facing discipline allegations may be desperate to resolve allegations against them, even if they may be false. Sadly, sometimes distressed university students sign bad agreements due to fear. When reviewing a discipline proposal which may sign away college attendance or due process rights, careful review of the agreement
There are so many special education resources and agencies for parents to use to help special needs students. Here are some to remember, to help parents improve their advocacy, for the student they love, stuck in the public school system. State Agencies Which Take Complaints or Are Great Resources These
Being charged with breaking college discipline codes and facing allegations is terrifying. Many university students may be inexperienced with the college discipline system, and can be faced with an overwhelming and harsh accusation of wrongdoing. Knowing the possible resolution options available, is important when facing student discipline. UC and UCD
When a parent or student experiences school discrimination, they can seek help. Often help comes after filing a complaint with a government agency. Which agency they pick to investigate the school discrimination will impact the outcome. Should parents pick the federal government, like the U.S. Department of Education, to review
Most parents see schools as places where students go daily, while they are at work or taking care of other household needs, and forget about them. College students may view their universities as a large mass of buildings and detached college staff and instructors. Students and parents may be shocked
If a student has faced discrimination in their school or college, the student or their parent may want to file a complaint with the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to get their school investigated and corrected. Simple. Not so fast. Doesn’t OCR Take All Complaints
Colleges can be tricky places to navigate. They are especially tricky when a university student encounters a professor who acts in inappropriate ways toward the student, such as by targeting them for termination or retaliating against the student for perceived offenses against the professor. College students often won’t take action
College punishment can come swiftly and harshly, ending with a suspension or even an expulsion for minor student activities. Even in the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) college systems, the discipline can be unfair and result in an unjust outcome. As such, a prompt internal (within the
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