28
Jul
STUDENT FREE SPEECH
The U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment states: “ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably...
26
May
Frivolous and Meritless: Dismissing Some Title IX Complaints
Title IX is featured in virtually every university student handbook, as well as in many faculty contracts and university policies. These policies invite complaints, and once filed, investigations ensue. Investigating Title IX complaints can cause the respondent mental distress, to...
23
May
STUDENT RIGHTS LAWYER – K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINE UPDATE
Schools in the “Old Days” conjured images of “reading, writing, arithmetic” and receiving School Discipline in the form of writing 100 times on the blackboard: “ I will not throw Spitballs.” Today’s default discipline recommendations are much harsher and much...
31
Dec
MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION HEARINGS: LIMITS ON DISCIPLINE FOR K-12 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Federal and congruent state law protects students in K-12 Students with Disabilities in public schools and other schools receiving federal funds from being suspended for more than 10 days without a hearing to determine if the child’s “conduct in question...
4
May
Academic Appeal: The Internet and Student’s Freedom of Speech
An academic appeal is a procedure which allows a student, in certain circumstances, to ask for a review of a decision relating to your academic progress or award. We are seeing an increase in academic appeals in the area of...