While private schools are not exempted from all anti-discrimination laws, they don’t have to follow all of the same laws that a public school does. However, you can sue a private school for discrimination in some situations. The three primary factors that will determine whether you can sue for discrimination include: If the school receives …
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Before a student can be expelled from a public school, a formal expulsion hearing must be held. During an expulsion hearing, the student has the right to: Receive notice of the specific rules they are charged with breaking Explain their side of the story Present evidence and call witnesses to testify on their behalf Be …
In education law, a writ of mandate (also called a writ of mandamus) is a court order issued by a judge on the request of a petitioner that compels a public entity, such as a school district or a board of education, to perform an action that it has failed or refused to do. A …
The word “disciplinary” is often used in schools to describe various types of punishments for misbehaviors. Some examples of disciplinary actions that may be taken by a school are detention, suspension, expulsion, or sending a student to the principal’s office. The severity and duration of the disciplinary action will depend on the infraction committed by the …
There are many reasons that you may choose to sue a school. You may be concerned about the safety of your child or the quality of education they’re receiving. When schools don’t comply with their duties to educate students and keep them safe and healthy, they face the risk of being sued by parents. However, …
It’s not easy to sue a school district, but it can be done. If you believe your child’s rights were violated by their school, the first thing you should do is contact a lawyer who specializes in this area of law. Because there are strict limitations on the types of cases you can pursue against …
While there are many limitations on the situations where you can sue a school district, it can be done under certain circumstances. Due to a legal theory called “sovereign immunity,” the government and government agencies like school districts are generally immune from lawsuits. Fortunately, most states have waived this immunity in some instances, allowing students …
Education law is a complex specialty with relatively few expert attorneys in the field. As passionate and devoted education attorneys, we proudly advocate for students and parents who have been harmed or underserved by institutions they formerly trusted. And make no mistake — it can be intimidating to take on an institution. The clients we …