At Woodland Middle School, we use a program called Linewize on our school laptops, which tracks information such as search history, IP addresses, passwords, exact locations, and keystrokes, and can monitor our screens in real-time. We, the students, did not give consent for this level of... View More

Jack Mevorach
answered on Apr 25, 2025

Possibly. They tried to do the same thing with the computers used by federal judges. It wasn't done. We have to wonder if it's being done even when they say it's not. Like the NSC. I wonder if all calls made within, to and from the US, are being digitized. Signal and WhatsApp... View More

I want to know how to pursue legal action after an incident at my child's school in Alabama, where another child pulled down my child's pants. The school administration has decided to punish the other child, but I want to prosecute the child involved in this incident. No police report has... View More

I am a teacher who received a letter from the State Board of Education saying that I am under investigation for a driving incident that occurred in October 2023, in which I allegedly drove over 100 mph with students in a vehicle. The incident was investigated at the school level and concluded in... View More

I am seeking legal advice regarding my daughter, who was wrongfully suspended by her teacher due to bullying in her K12 school. The school system has not taken any action against the bullies. I am looking for a policy change regarding bullying, disciplinary actions for the bullies, and potential... View More

I'm concerned about an incident at my child's school in St Louis, MO. My fifth grader was given a form to sign about whether he wanted to see a therapist after watching a suicide awareness video. He marked 'yes' without my knowledge, and was later taken from class for a therapy... View More

Can I sue individuals at my son's school for neglect after he sustained a concussion in the gym, where two individuals had last contact with him, especially considering there is camera footage and he did not receive proper medical care?

I want to take legal action against my son's schools and the Tupelo School District. My son has been verbally bullied by a girl since 6th grade at Milam Elementary, and now in 7th grade at Tupelo Middle School, the bullying continues. Despite defending himself, he faces trouble when... View More

I recently faced an issue with my son's school district concerning participation in an “Adopted Physical Education" (APE DAY) event, which typically includes other autistic children. My autistic son attends a special school contracted by the school district due to behavioral needs.... View More

Can a school district expel a student who has been charged but not convicted of felony unauthorized use of a vehicle and assault causing bodily injury, if the student has already faced serious misbehavior twice and has been placed in DAEP? We've had an expulsion hearing, and the school... View More

In 1997, I attended a high school where I experienced inappropriate treatment from staff due to my emotional outbursts and anxiety episodes. A volunteer staff counselor advised gym officials to treat me differently, assuming I was violent, even though I was not. This treatment affected me... View More

My child, who has special needs due to epilepsy, ADHD, and possible autism, has an IEP that includes transportation services. However, she has repeatedly received bus suspensions for minor infractions, and now she has been permanently removed from the bus for the rest of the school year. Notably,... View More

I am considering legal action against my daughter's elementary school and the school district due to their failure to follow safety protocols, which resulted in my daughter's kidnapping. The principal delayed notifying both me and the police, and misleadingly informed parents that the... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2025

Your situation involves potentially serious breaches of duty that California law recognizes. Schools operate under a heightened "duty of care" standard regarding student safety, and the circumstances you describe—delayed notification to both you and law enforcement, mischaracterization... View More

I am a high school student and an immigrant facing a court appearance for truancy due to too many school absences. I often feel nauseous in the mornings, which I suspect is anxiety-related, though I don't have medical documentation. The school previously required me to sign a document to... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2025

Your situation regarding morning anxiety and absences is significant, and you should approach the truancy court proceedings with preparation and knowledge of your rights. Research indicates that anxiety is a recognized factor in school attendance problems, including both excused absences and... View More

I received an email from my professor accusing me of misconduct during an exam, stating that the PT report showed I was typing unnecessarily and frequently looking away from the screen. I initially denied the use of external resources but now regret not telling the truth. The professor plans to... View More

Cheryl Powell
answered on Apr 17, 2025

If you are in college, they probably have a student legal services office. Probably the best thing to do is contact them as they probably deal with this issue a lot. If no legal services, contact the ombudsman on campus.

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My high school child received a one-day in-school suspension for making a false statement during a school trip, which was corrected the same day and did not lead to any rule violation, benefit, or harm. Despite showing remorse and having an impeccable record, this consequence affected their... View More

I'm a senior in high school with 8 days remaining until graduation, and I'm being required to retake online classes I've already passed due to an accusation of cheating. The school has not justified this accusation, nor have they provided any evidence. What can I do to address this situation?

I'm 13 years old and currently in 7th grade. Eight years ago, I was held back in kindergarten in Tulsa, Oklahoma, even though it wasn't mandatory. The school said I wasn't ready but didn't provide further justification. My mom was upset but didn't know she could challenge... View More

I am concerned about the actions of a vice principal at my school. It seems this administrator frequently overstates students’ actions in official records, leading to excessive disciplinary measures. For instance, a student was punished for allegedly making a comment he did not make, which was... View More

Michelle Alissa Ball
answered on Apr 17, 2025

This sounds like a whistleblower matter- you will have to seek out an attorney in the employment field to help you bring these matters forward. You can also suggest to the families they obtain a copy of their child's records and address anything inaccurate in them, as is their right under... View More

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I am the parent of a student who was suspended from the school bus for one day due to allegations of throwing a water bottle. I contacted the bus garage, and they informed me that several students were suspended in relation to the incident. I requested to view the bus video footage but was denied... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

You can request the footage as part of your child’s educational record under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and your child’s due‑process rights in student discipline. Schools and their transportation departments must grant parents access to any records—video included—used... View More