education law

How to Appeal Academic Dismissal

Academic dismissal — also known as failing out of college — is a scary thought for many students. The good news is that you will almost always have time to turn things around before being dismissed, as most schools do not dismiss students until they have failed to meet academic requirements for several semesters. However, …

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What Is Academic Dishonesty?

Academic dishonesty, also known as academic misconduct, occurs when you engage in dishonest behavior involving academic activities such as teaching, learning, and research. When we think of academic dishonesty, we usually think of cheating students, but the reality is that anyone in the academic environment can be guilty of academic dishonesty.  What is considered academic …

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What Are Reasonable Accommodations for Students With Disabilities?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), educational institutions must provide “reasonable accommodations” to enable students with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in an academic program, typically by making adjustments or modifications to the academic environment, application process, or educational curriculum.  There are a number of reasonable accommodations that can be made …

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Can You Appeal an IEP Decision?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools develop special education plans for all students with disabilities in order to provide them with a free, appropriate public education. These education plans, known as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), are written documents that identify the student’s specific needs and outline a plan for ensuring the …

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Can You Fight Expulsion?

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 …

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