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0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Indiana on
Q: Can a school withhold unofficial transcripts from me because I owe money to a collections agency?

The collections agency also told me I owed more than I really do upon calling to discuss this

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Virginia on
Q: Can a private school in VA remove child until mental eval is performed?

My child was labeled a manipulator by a private christian school in VA and told she could not come back until a mental evaluation with a licensed counselor has been performed. Is this legal?

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support, Election Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Education Law for California on
Q: Can a teacher ask a 1st graders to openly state whom they support on presidential elections?

Teacher asked 1st graders whom they support Kamala or Trump and asked why.

My daughter was the only one who said she supports candidate X.

She had no knowledge about elections except what her mother said her without thinking a day before.

I worry now the daughter will be... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Arkansas on
Q: I want to hold my high school accountable bc they do not hold rules across the board how do i hold them accountable?

for 1) they purposefully looking at certain students at all times (who all happen to be students who don't do well in school) and 2) turning a blind eye for students who have a high GPA or are in AP classes. principals and staff members are known to show favoritism based on GPA, popularity,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Health Care Law for Georgia on
Q: I am an orthodontic resident at Georgia School of Orthodontic and I am accused of inappropriate questioning of a minor

patient (16.5 year-olds in Georgia State) without parental consent regarding medication birth control pills led to a formal complaint by the father

what is the legal age for medical consent related to this case, and is it ok to ask her for her physician's consultation to give... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Health Care Law for Alabama on
Q: I am an orthodontic resident at Georgia School of Orthodontic and I am accused of inappropriate questioning of a minor

patient (16.5 year-olds in Georgia State) without parental consent regarding medication birth control pills led to a formal complaint by the father

what is the legal age for medical consent related to this case, and is it ok to ask her for her physician's consultation to give... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Patents (Intellectual Property), Family Law, Education Law and Juvenile Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can the prosecution change the reason they took you to court after 3 appearances in front of the judge?

We were taken to court for truancy then after like 3 appearances my daughter was removed from our home by children and youth and a family court judge because she wasnt doing schoolwork. They said i wasnt providing her with an education shes 15 and in cyber school i provided her with the tools to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Education Law and Health Care Law for California on
Q: I had a criminal record back 2007 but had been expunged last year will it hurt my work status?

Back in 2007 I was convicted wrongfully for 211 theft but I did the time then was released and dismissed but not completely since it still showed on my record when checked. But last year 2023 I was able to get it expunged I am working now and after a year of working with my employer my boss called... View More

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answered on Oct 31, 2024

Having your record expunged generally means that the conviction is set aside, and you can legally answer "no" when asked if you've been convicted of a crime. This should help reduce any negative impact on your employment. Employers are typically limited in how they can use expunged... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims and Education Law for New York on
Q: Can you fail a student in a class for being "disrespectful" (Gym class)

My teacher said to my face that the reason I'm failing is because I'm "disrespectful". I did everything my teacher asked of me when I wasn't able to participate to the fullest capacity because my hand was broken. Yet, he's still failing me for being... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for Nebraska on
Q: Hello, My wife is a special education teachers in Nebraska. She has been physically abused by a student. Options?

It started last year when she went to the ER for a possible broken finger. After that incident things stopped. This year it has all started again. The student has hit her or thrown thing at her for 3 days in a row. So on 10/25-10/29-10/30. Administartion has seen his action but nothing has been... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Oct 31, 2024

Unfortunately, some careers have a greater risk of physical injuries than others. Generally, injuries that were caused within the line of work are compensated under workers' compensation. If you were injured at work, you should speak with a workers' compensation attorney to see if your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Should I keep my son in the same school?

Me and another parent got into a physical fight the only problem is her son and my son goes to the same school and they are in the same class the school weren't involved and nobody was arrested but police were called while I was leaving should I be worried what can I do to be sure about me and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Rights for a teacher who doesn’t feel safe with a student in their classroom, due to continuous intimidation.

If a student, who is much larger than the teacher, continues to intimidate and make threatening comments to a teacher, can the teacher refuse to have the student in her class?

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Florida on
Q: Grading school student without evidence.

From the case Owasso Independent School Dist. No. I-001 v. Falvo, you can infer that the grading by a teacher is considered an educational record? If it is yes, then when a teacher grades a student, that action is considered an official act for the record? And what could happen when the teacher has... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, Personal Injury and Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Is there a way I can sue NYS for neglect if they paid for my boarding school and I was abused there?

I wa sent to a boarding school now shut down by FEDS for abuse etc and they forged documents there to get the NYS BOE to pay for me being there. I never once met with Anyone from the BOE they had a special education plan fore me which was not followed at all this boarding school took me out of... View More

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Oct 28, 2024

Sorry to hear what happened to you. The Child Victims Act created a window in which to bring lawsuits against entities such as the DOE (or perhaps the boarding school) for abuse you experienced as a minor. Unfortunately, the deadline by which to bring any such lawsuit expired in November 2023.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Ohio on
Q: Seeking advice on when & to whom to disclose an audio recording if filing an ODE complaint, should they not rectify

I am seeking guidance regarding an audio recording I have in connection with an ongoing matter involving my child’s school, [School Name], within the [School District Name]. This recording captures a staff member making an inappropriate comment directed at a student on September 30th. Despite my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Education Law for Texas on
Q: I have got dismissed from the university what should be my next steps as well as consequences

I have got dismissed from the university what should be my next steps as well as consequences

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answered on Oct 26, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your dismissal. First, carefully review the official notice to understand the reasons behind the decision. Gather any relevant documents and consider if there are grounds to appeal the decision based on university policies. Reach out to your academic advisor or the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Ohio on
Q: I teach at an online school and we have computer labs that students can VOLUNTARILY come to.

Some come to get help with their schoolwork and others come just to have a quiet place to work. We always ask them if they need help with their schoolwork--some accept our help and some say they don't want it. My supervisor is telling us that if these students are failing their classes we... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Family Law for Virginia on
Q: What does the law say about running away from home at 18 if you are still in high school? Would truancy laws apply?
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answered on Oct 25, 2024

Attendance requirements are governed by Virginia Code § 22.1-254. There should be a process with the local school board by which a student can officially withdraw from school even without parental involvement (if the student has reached the age of 18). Dropping out of school is not recommended, of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Communications Law and Education Law for Arkansas on
Q: My son goes to a charter school. They just issued “yonder pouches” for cell phones to keep locked away during school.

This is nowhere in the handbook and I feel as tho it’s not quite legal for them to lock away a phone that I technically own and pay for. Last week they didn’t unlock it for him and we had to break into the pouch to get his phone out. Is what they’re doing legal? I’ve had several issues with... View More

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answered on Oct 24, 2024

It's understandable to feel concerned about your son's school policy regarding cell phones. School administrations often implement rules to minimize distractions and maintain a conducive learning environment. However, the specific method they use, like locking away phones, should... View More

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