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I'm suspended from school for 5 days starting this Friday in Indiana. I don't know if weekends are included in the suspension period. What day should I plan to return to school?
I am concerned about an incident involving a school bus driver who made an inappropriate comment to my daughter, calling her a "fat girl" in front of other children on the bus. The school’s only response has been to remove her from the bus. The driver remains employed. Are there legal... View More 
A 9 year old with a 504 plan has been suspended a total of 21 times in less than 60 school days without a manifestation determination meeting. The principal is now recommending expulsion and is requesting an expulsion hearing be set. A manifestation meeting has not been set nor was it even... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2024
It sounds like you’re facing a challenging situation with your child’s school. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, schools are required to provide accommodations and ensure that disciplinary actions do not unfairly target students with disabilities. When a student with a 504 plan is... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
In Indiana, homicide is addressed under the Indiana Code Title 35, Article 42. Homicide involves the unlawful killing of another person and is categorized based on the intent and circumstances surrounding the act. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for grasping how the law is applied in... View More
My children been attending school in Lowell Indiana for 3 years now and this year being told they can’t attend because of where we live in Chicago we lost our place of residency and now we live with my mom temporarily and the school is telling my kids they can’t go there and I make sure they go... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2024
Under Indiana law, a student has a right to attend the public school in the attendance area of the school where the child has legal settlement. Legal settlement is determined by the address where the child resides.
Based on the information you provided, because you and your children now... View More
My son school stated he should not participate in sports because he was talking in launch. Than when I asked to speak with the instructor due to no previous issues with my son the principal became defense and won't allow it . After going back and forth and coming to school I finally met with... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In your situation, there are several concerns that might warrant further legal exploration. If your son has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and his removal from sports is related to his disability, this could potentially be a violation of his rights under the Individuals with Disabilities... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2023
There is no Indiana statute that requires police officers or school resource officers to be present in any school. However, there are State grants available to schools for the purpose of hiring and training school resource officers. Local school boards are able to establish their own policies about... View More
& her family in Indiana. My son's father signed over educational guardianship to the girlfriend's grandma, as it was her property they had moved to. The same school initially told my son the school was his district based on his address. A week later they received records from the... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2022
Your son's death was a terrible tragedy. That said, there is something wrong with the facts. "There are no buses to your home" CANNOT be reconciled with a bus stop a few houses down. Either way, his custodian (the girlfriend's grandma) is NOT responsible for his death.... View More
I am a teacher Special Education Teacher in Indiana I was punched in the back of the head by a student and now they have deemed I have a Permanent Injury. The school corporation failed to be in compliance with the classroom IEP's. The classroom should have had 3 staff members in the room in... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2020
I would definitely recommend following up with an attorney in Indiana. Depending on the facts, you could have a tort claim against the school for negligence. In MA there is a liability cap of $100,000, and strict procedures that must be followed to put the school on notice. Good luck!
My daughter attends public school in Indiana and has a 504 due to a learning disability. We need to add more accommodations but the school is giving push back saying they don't have the staffing or resources necessary. I argue they are necessary and must be done. What happens now? What can I... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2020
I would recommend contacting the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). 504 requires school districts to provide appropriate education services that meet the individual needs of the student to equal the way the needs of students do not have disabilities are met. You may additionally have recourse through... View More
However, those who choose this option are denied access to extracurricular activities. Is there a legal remedy for this?
answered on Jul 1, 2020
The short answer is, probably not. Extra curricular activities are not considered to be a part of a student's right to a public K-12 education. It is my understanding that the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) changed its guidance this last Friday to allow for a case-by-case... View More
With I’m sure toxic glue as it was the 90’s, while the teacher encouraged the class to mock and make fun of me. I want to sue Demotte Elementary School, which is Kankakee Valley School Corp., I’m dead serious and will find representation somewhere. Most of those classmates are still residing... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2020
It would be best for an Indiana attorney to advise, but you await a response for four weeks. You ask about what type of lawyer? A personal injury lawyer, preferably one with insight into the education system. But you are looking at a very formidable challenge in terms of the timeline here. I'm... View More
My 5 year old is enrolled in kindergarten and missed 14 days over the course of 3 months of school due to being sick but wasnt sick enough that it required me to take him to the doctors so I didnt get doctor notes for those days. The school has to report to dcs if a child misses more than 10... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2020
Based on your question you can't drop the case and request DCS leave you alone. Once a report is made they investigate and go from there.
I was attacked the guy swung I swung back hitting him 3x he later died from heart complications I was charged with voluntary man slaughter the guy was 6’3 330 I’m 5’10 150. I was only protecting myself from him is there anyway I can get the felony dropped because in 2013 stand ur ground was... View More
I am applying for my teacher's license in the state of Indiana. About a year ago, I committed a misdemeanor for minor theft. I have expunged it by a lawyer and served community service time at the Salvation Army. I am now applying for my teacher's license. It asks me if I have ever been... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2018
If the case is truly expunged and no just dismissed then you do not need to tell anyone about your case with limited exceptions. You may want to check mycase.in.gov to confirm your case has truly been expunged.
answered on Oct 24, 2017
In some situations, yes. More information would need to be acquired to know if your situation is one of those.
Before I withdrew from school, the college wanted me to stay so they offered to let me do the online adult program. Two weeks before I was to do the online program, they called and said they weren't going to allow me to do it because my advisor didn't want me to. They waited until the... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2017
No, you are the hook for your student loans even if you did not complete your degree. You aren't paying the school at this point you are paying the loan provider. The school already got their money. If payment is an issue you can work with your student loan provider to get onto an income based... View More
The teacher stopped the class and berated a student for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for about 20 min. Then punished him by not allowing him to participate in class. My husband was raised as a Jehovah's Witness. My son feels like he must say it or be ridiculed. It caused anxiety along... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2017
If you have complaints about a public school teacher, take it up with the school board.
Due to recent events with the election and Trump winning, students have chosen to peacefully protest by sitting down during the pledge of allegiance. Today, 11/10, the vice principal came inside my classroom after the pledge of allegiance and stated that we will stand during the pledge and if we... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2017
The Vice Principal should discuss his policy with the school attorney. If you do get "written up", consult an attorney. While it seems futile to protest the election after the fact, that does not deprive you of the right to peacefully express yourself politically.
Any state statute or nation wide law would help!
answered on Oct 27, 2016
There is no "right" to free college tuition in Indiana, or under the US Constitution. I can't speak to other states.
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