School officials are mandated to report some students to the police already. However, a new California law now mandates students must be reported for writings, pictures, art, journal entries and other depictions or communications, which could evidence homicidal intent. Watching students’ every communication, assignment, scribble, picture and otherwise, to see
Usually when minor students are in trouble at school, the school administration will interview them. Once in a while, I hear about police conducting interviews. This may or may not be appropriate, depending on the student offense being alleged and the type of interview. There are legal mandates in California
One sure way to be recommended for expulsion from a California school is to bring explosives in a student backpack. Students should not give pipe bombs to other students, make Molotov cocktails and sell them to students at school, bring a grenade, or injure other students by bringing something that
Typically, any student who has a weapon, knife, or dangerous object at school will be placed up for expulsion or suspension. However, there is an odd, and unique exception written into the California Education Code, where maybe, sometimes, students may possess dangerous objects with written permission. **Caution needs to be
School discipline may sometimes not make sense. But what if a student is up for suspension or expulsion from their elementary, middle, or high school for possession of a “dangerous object?” What is a “dangerous object” at schools? Well, for the schools, which will kick students out for practically anything,
Ever wondered everything a student can be suspended or expelled for in California public schools (see Cal Education Codes 48900-48915)? Here is a complete list of the reasons a public elementary, junior high or high school can legally expel or suspend students for, per state code. Suspension or Expulsion for
Many students are suspended or placed up for school expulsion for possession of knives. Although what a “knife” is, seems somewhat obvious, which weapons or dangerous objects actually legally count as “knives” for purpose of expulsion is defined in the Education Code. The legal definition is important, as some things
If a student receives a school suspension, fighting it may seem tough. However, if legally the student’s suspension should never have happened, winning arguments may be easier for parents to make. Many first offenses must have ALTERNATIVE punishments to suspension issued. Knowing the law regarding suspensions is important in case
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 guns and other similar devices have proven irresistible items for some students. What fun to get one of these “play”
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