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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Education Law for Mississippi on
Q: Is it legal for teachers to lead prayer before lunch everyday?

Teachers at our sons public school lead prayer everyday before lunch and maybe more but that’s all I know about at the moment. We are not affiliated with that religion so we do not want our son being unwillfully subjected to this. While we respect the religion we don’t condone him being put in... View More

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answered on Nov 12, 2023

In the United States, the Constitution's First Amendment, which includes the Establishment Clause, generally prohibits public school teachers, who are government employees, from leading prayers in public schools. The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently held that public schools cannot sponsor... View More

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Q: Can it be felony fleeing if I did speed limit to a safe area , without breaking any other traffic laws
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answered on Aug 9, 2023

Fleeing or evading law enforcement can lead to felony charges even if you follow traffic laws and go to a safe area. It's important to comply with law enforcement instructions during traffic stops to avoid potential legal consequences.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Education Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can you appeal a school Board's decision of a district transfer in Ms?

My child goes to the public school here in the It's state grade rank is F. They do not learn anything from the teachers bc the students are so out of control during class. My kids come home crying every day bc they're being bullied or harassed by other students, mainly racial slurs bc... View More

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answered on Jul 14, 2023

it may be possible to appeal a school board's decision on a district transfer. Start by reviewing the school district's transfer policy and procedures. If the district has an appeals process, follow the specified steps and deadlines to submit a formal appeal.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for Mississippi on
Q: Do you have to have proof that your child is being bullied? The school is choosing to believe the bullies and not my chi

My child is transgender. This has been going on for two years. Today everything blew up. They basically do not believe us.

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on May 16, 2023

One needs proof in any legal dispute. What you need to do is write the individuals at the school with whom you spoke. Copy the principal and superintendent. If you previously wrote to or spoke to the school about this matter, reference the dates that those communications occur. Explain to the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Education Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can my child be enrolled under a former last name if the order was made to change and it has been changed for +1 year?

I, Dad, have joint legal custody, whereas 'Mom' has paramount physical, custody, and care. In the order, I was granted permission to change one of our daughters' names (Child S) as the other already had my last name (Child F). Child S is enrolled in school as SR instead of SH. She... View More

David Luther Woodward
David Luther Woodward
answered on Oct 3, 2022

You certainly recognize the problem, and the fact that a lawyer could help. You can order a birth certificate at the clerk's office in the county where she was born if it is in Florida. In other situations, contact the Bureau of Vital Statistics for the state of birth.

Once you have...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Education Law for Mississippi on
Q: I moved and am now 43 miles from my school, I was told that I cannot break my teaching contract

I'm in Mississippi

Hiten H. Patel
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Hiten H. Patel
answered on Nov 11, 2021

Possibly, however it depends on the contract. I would need more information regarding the language in the contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Education Law for Mississippi on
Q: Is there a statue of limitation to re-indicted someone to habitual offender, if they're still incarcerated on the origin

al indictment?

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Oct 6, 2018

No. If they are charged with a subsequent offense, then the State has ultimate discretion to charge them as habitual, whether as an 81- or an 83-habitual.

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