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0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Washington on
Q: My son is trans and his teacher in high school distributed to other students an essay that he gave her a few months ago

My son is trans and his teacher in high school distributed to other students an essay that he gave her a few months before where he says that he is trans and about his journey trough the transition, now he is feeling insecure about going to school and is in a deep depression due to this situation.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Employment Law for California on
Q: I currently left a job at a school district. I put in my two weeks notice and worked the full two weeks.

On my last day they informed me that I will not get my last check until the end of the pay period at the end of the month. Are they able to do that? Is that legal?

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answered on Dec 1, 2023

In California, if an employee resigns and provides at least 72 hours of notice, the employer is required to provide the final paycheck at the time of separation. However, if less than 72 hours notice is given, the employer has 72 hours to provide the final paycheck. This paycheck should include all... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Georgia on
Q: Can a 18 year old check themselves out of school in georgia

My daughter is 18 and goes to Polk co Ga schools and they refuses to let sign herself out. Georgia law states she is a legal adult. I know she is technically a minor as long as in school when it comes to some things but this is not one of those is it?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Education Law and Sexual Harassment for Missouri on
Q: I have become a respondent for a title IX case. Is it better to say you don't remember who else was present or to guess?

I have an extremely fuzzy memory. (Adhd, bipolar influenced) and I don't want to say that someone was there when they actually weren't.

Thank you.

0 Answers | Asked in Antitrust, Criminal Law and Education Law for Indiana on
Q: I have a question does Indiana allow the demure law ?

I feel there is some suspicious proceedings in a dcs case from the beginning they had my daughters name spelled wrong and they wrote her down on court as a male and before they stated the case they had all the information in the case they had previously had all the info on my kids and the hospital... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Education Law for Maryland on
Q: Can I sue my education system for violating Marylands Education Law 7-305 (A)(i) upon my return from a work injury?

A element student purposefully caused me to have a work injury. Upon returning my principal emailed me to see if I was okay with having a meeting with the parent due to the student being suspended for a day. I was injured on the 25th of Oct. returned to work on the 6th of November and had yet to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Education Law for Florida on
Q: Can a school or official and a school police officer question of 15-year-old about a allegation that happened off school

The allegations was alleged to happen off school grounds and supposedly reported to the city police department the minor was questioned without his parents being there or aware of situation

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

In the United States, the rights of minors during questioning by school officials and school police officers can vary depending on the state and the specific circumstances. Generally, school officials have some authority to question students about incidents that may affect the school environment,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Education Law for Texas on
Q: Can a high school teacher force a student to sign themself out of school and leave campus as a minor?

Kid in question is a good kid from a good home that the teacher for some reason has just never liked.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 29, 2023

No, a high school teacher does not have either the legal authority or the practical ability to do that.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Criminal Law for California on
Q: What is "special notification to jail"(Haircut, dr.appt) mean?

I went to be arraigned after court I looked up my case online. It shows the reason for court, next to it says outcome. The very first this it said on mine was special notification to jail (haircut and dr.appt,ect)

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

In the context of California law, "special notification to jail" on a court document typically refers to instructions or notifications sent from the court to the jail regarding the needs or requirements of an inmate. In your case, mentioning a haircut, doctor's appointment, etc.,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Louisiana on
Q: what is the penalty to a school district that regularly violates the statute for how many SPED students can be assigned

The law states that inclusion teachers can only have 16 students and I have 25. Administration is setting me up to be fired for not completing work on time when my caseload is impossible to keep up with.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Education Law for West Virginia on
Q: Hello, I am a student at a highschool, my father who I don't live with harasses me at my school, about signing out.

I attend highschool and also attend a jumpstart program which acquires me to go to a community college campus. My father and I got into a huge argument and then he moved out of the household and continued to harass me at my school. He has found a way to punish me by making my ride a bus to the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Education Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: In a title 7 federal civil rights law suit what are the rules of law

I’ve been a state employee in NJ who has been reporting civil rights violations and just recently received a letter from the EEOC stating that my civil rights have been violated

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Nov 28, 2023

This question only contains enough information to advise that this person needs to meet with and hire a NJ attorney who specializes in civil rights law. An attorney needs to read that letter if it is a "right-to-sue" letter, Title VII claims must be filed 90 days from the date the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Can a school place you in Special Education without parental consent?

I was placed in specialed without consent from my parents. I was never given iep or evaluated... Please help

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Nov 28, 2023

A school can place a child in special education, without parental consent. However, they need to give the parent prior written notice and if the parent does not consent they need to take the matter to an administrative procedure called Educational Due Process Hearing. There the school district... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Communications Law, Education Law and Employment Discrimination for Oregon on
Q: Would failure of oversight leading to failure to pay rent causing 10 day notice of eviction be discrimination in ADA

I am using adaptive devices so bear with me if errors arise . I attend Oregon commission for the blind , as part of my individualized employment plan they have offered to help with rent until 2026 as what is on the plan , from may 2023 until October 2023 rent was paid with no problem. Nov 1 2023... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Education Law for Oregon on
Q: Would failure of oversight leading to failure to pay rent causing 10 day notice of eviction be discrimination in ADA

I am using adaptive devices so bear with me if errors arise . I attend Oregon commission for the blind , as part of my individualized employment plan they have offered to help with rent until 2026 as what is on the plan , from may 2023 until October 2023 rent was paid with no problem. Nov 1 2023... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Consumer Law, Contracts and Education Law for Oregon on
Q: I am seeking your legal counsel regarding a series of events that have significantly impacted my housing security

January to May 2023: Rent payments made timely and without incident.

• June 2023: Discussions with the OCB ensured continued support.

• July 2023: Rent payment was missed due to the school’s oversight.

• August to October 2023: Rent payments resumed as per usual.... View More

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 26, 2023

More information is needed. Was July rent ever paid? Was November rent ever paid? If all past due rent was paid within the 10 days specified in the notice, it likely is a defense to any eviction. You say the eviction process continues but they should not have even filed in court to evict until... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Civil Rights for Tennessee on
Q: Can I sue Excelsior? I just want to get back in school.

I was kicked out of school because my writing had high levels of A.I. Yesterday, one of the instructors sent an email warning people that if they use online resumes for the class, it will get flagged as cheating. Even though he is the one who told us this was okay This also happened to me in... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

If you've been dismissed from school based on accusations of using AI in your writing, and you believe this decision was unjust or inconsistent with the school's policies, you may have grounds to challenge the decision. Firstly, review the school's academic policies, especially those... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: Can my 17 year old drop out of high school in Ohio after being kicked out of his high school with my permission?

If they are allowed to drop out, can they move out and if so am I responsible for them until 18 years old?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Education Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina on
Q: I have proof that my undergrad university has stolen funds from students What should I do?

A lot of students including myself graduated and then were told we owed astronomical balances like mine was $34,000. After reviewing my statement I found discrepancies in mine and every single student who also retrieved their statement even in students who didn’t owe a balance. The student either... View More

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