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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Yes, it is against the law to force a minor to sign a school contract without a parent's permission in California. In California, a minor under the age of 18 is considered to lack the legal capacity to enter into a contract. Therefore, a parent or legal guardian must sign any contracts on the... View More 
I wrote an email to both super attendant and principal about my spouse and another teacher being unprofessional.The other teacher texted my spouse if I was still his lady while getting herself involved in matters that were not of her own.She also would text him pictures of her kids and tell him she... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2023
Unfortunately you have no rights when it comes to how your wife is treated at work, and the employer may, if it wishes, exclude you from activities at the school or even exclude you from campus altogether.
If your wife has an issue she should report it to the principal or the district HR... View More
After the pandemic, a year in isolation, my child was diagnosed with depression. When depression began to develop in several subjects at school, she received a very low score. During treatment, she managed to correct her grades. But the school refuses to change the grage. We are looking for a... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2023
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the hardship your child is experiencing. You could reach out to attorneys to discuss - there are attorneys who specialize in education law. However, one of the difficulties with such a case is... View More
Defendant filed for automatic extension to demure 10 days ago. Claims to be justified on an automatic extension to demure because he emailed Plaintiff 26 days ago to meet and confer. Plaintiff was ill and unavailable yet was represented by counsel. Defendant is skipping the fact that he was... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Pursuant to CCP 430.41, before filing a demurer, the demurring party shall (must) meet and confer in person or by telephone 5 days before the responsive pleading is due. If the parties are unable to do that, the demurring party can file a declaration which entitles them to a 30 day extension to... View More
There seems to be a lot of things in these contracts that are unrelated to curriculum and attendance. In some cases it does not seem to be related to education at all and if it is it states it has very little to do with it. I do not want to sign it but they are saying if I do not then my child... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2022
You could take the contract to a local attorney and pay him to review it, allowing you to ask any pertinent questions. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal... View More
after communicating this to the office they still made him as he committed a sexual harassment act , he them explain that this boy gave him no choice and has been bully him, he try to talk to him but instead he escalated the situation to dropping his pats. as parent I feel that the school gas... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2022
as a parent, we all want to protect our kids from Bully
the first thing is to try to deal with the school, or school board.
i assume he was told drop your pants or we will beat you up?
write out a detailed summary and send to the principal requesting a response within... View More
Public school employee in 1980
answered on Oct 10, 2022
I am appalled to hear that these things happen to children, especially by a public school employee. You should pursue your rights to collect damages from the responsible parties. Under a law passed in 2019, childhood victims of sexual assault have until the age of 40, or within 5 years of the... View More
Contract was breached 2 weeks after I started school, the school falsely advertised many things on there website and handbook that were never delivered. Additionally the school has discriminated against people with textured hair as well as students of color. All of which can be supported with photo... View More
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answered on Oct 7, 2022
Definitely speak with a litigator in your area. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
If your zoned school district ( due to low performing assigned school) refuses to release your child to go to another school district of choice? What steps can I take for me to be granted release?
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answered on Oct 4, 2022
You can generally appeal these decisions to the review board.
The school performed the assessment as requested, and when they presented the results, they said my daughter
" does not meet qualification criteria under the category of Other Health Impaired" so they put her under a 504 plan. At the time (11/08/21) i knew nothing about... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2022
There are attorneys who handle education law. Speak with one in your area. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
Our charter school is saying the students “will participate in [the testing]” but isn’t that contrary to California Education Code section 60615?
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answered on Sep 21, 2022
Parents have several different options for their children's schooling in California, some of which do not require "state testing." Speak with a local attorney regarding your options. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for... View More
He’s been touched in private areas now teacher making him feel not worth living has suicidal ideation I asked for help with principal,school police, superintendent and the city mayor and all say my son needs to learn to deal with other people not liking him not any care about his mental state I... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about your sons sexual assault. That is horrible. It's even worse when it involves a person who is in a position of trust like a teacher. Contact one of the attorneys on this forum for a free consultation. Most of us accept cases throughout the state including Jurupa... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2022
This a civics question. The state courts have appellate courts; in CA, the highest state court is the California Supreme Court. State appellate law dictates state law issues (related to the state constitution, statutes, regulations, etc.), unless the United State Supreme Court speaks on a given... View More
I am a disabled adult american with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I was never put in contact with anyone at the school district I worked at to set up proper accommodations for me. I don't know what I should do about this, I am afraid of being blacklisted in retaliation or something.
answered on Sep 15, 2022
Get a doctor's note indicating the restrictions you have related to performing your normal job, as well as any suggestions the doctor has for accommodations that could be provided by the school district that would allow you to continue to perform your job. Present that note to the district.... View More
Disabled child was verbally(shouted), physically (minor bruises), emotionally (threatened), psychologically (traumatized/scared), and sexually harassed (forceful inappropriate touch in private area with evil intention to cause harm) by a teacher, and bullied (injured in private area), ridiculed and... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2022
This is not the place for you to get the help you need.
You need a lawyer who is familiar with the needs of students like your child, and knows how to navigate the educational system with regard to the special needs of children like yours.
There are some very good lawyers in your... View More
Now the parents are demanding 800$ for insurance deductible to repair broken teeth.. can the school be held responsible for any part?
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answered on Sep 12, 2022
Possibly. The school may have breached its duty to deal with the bullying. However, the causation is likely a factor here -- because the attack on the child was not the direct result of the school's possible negligence.
My school’s dress code says “Student clothing must NOT portray, promote, advertise, or glamorize… religious belief, gender, gender orientation…”. If I wanted to wear a shirt that says “A woman is a biological adult female” (which I know is controversial) because it is my belief... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2022
You ask a really good question.
If you are serious about challenging the school's new dress code, I suggest you discuss the idea with your parents first, and see if they will support you. Don't do anything that goes against your parents' principles. It is always a good idea... View More
ITS PRETTY DEEP. FROM BLUETOOTH TECH, AUDIO CONVERSIONS, AND BLOCKHAIN IN RELATIONSHIP TO DNA.
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answered on Sep 8, 2022
You still have copyright protection. You may not have patent protection depending on more factual circumstances of your case.
My daughter did not attend school last year due to severe mental health issues. After intensive therapy and rehab she is now ready to go back but her district won't enroll her because she missed the while last year. Can they do that?
answered on Aug 4, 2022
All students in California are mandated to be enrolled in/receive education from ages 6-18 and this education must be provided by the local school district, generally, where they live unless they were suspended or expelled or attend another entity (private school, etc.).
Special education... View More
My child broke her arm at recess. Went to the nurse, was given and ice pack and sent to class. We were not notified of the injury. Once we picked her up we saw she was crying. She told us she fell at school and her arm really hurts. As soon as we saw it we could tell it was swollen. School denies... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2022
You might have some valid claims but schools have a lot of immunity. If the school not calling you made her injuries much worse then you might have a good case for damages... but if the delay by a few hours didn't make her injuries worse then the "damages" might not be worth... View More
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