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A student at my son's school goes to the nurse to receive his prescribed med (clonidine) everyday. This student will hide the med under his tongue, in his cheek or slip it into his pocket when the nurse isn't looking or paying attention and brings it to my son to take. My son has been... View More 
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In this situation, you may have grounds to pursue legal action against the school district or school nurse for negligence. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Duty of care: Schools and their staff have a legal obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of students under their... View More
I saw my school administrator waiting for me at my street address after school hours for no reason at all as I drove by her she then left as I drove past and continued
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
It's unusual for a school administrator to visit a student's home without a clear reason, and it can raise concerns. There are protocols and policies in most schools regarding staff interactions with students outside of school hours and premises, especially for home visits.
If... View More
They are demanding it, I told them what the parenting plan is and they don't like it and they say they will take action to change it. That doesn't sound legal to me, my ex isn't gonna do more then he already does, he's a dead beat dad. The court made him do the bare min if he... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2023
The school might request the parenting plan to determine who can pickup the children on specific days. They certainly don't have grounds to ask for it to be changed or modified.
A teacher announced that my daughter is on a 504 care plan in her classroom and also said that “she is falling behind and that she needs to speak to her 504 plan case manager because she is recommended to go to Saturday school to catch up” verbatim. Is this against any HIPAA or ferpa or any... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2022
It certainly sounds like it, particularly if that was "announced".
The staff did not inform the principal. He had heard nothing about it until I contacted him. After speaking with students and staff he verified the claims and told me the child would be removed from the class. That did not happen. When I followed up he told me he never said that and that the child... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2018
I would contact the members of your school board or any other elected officials in your town or city.
Failure to supervise an employee whose actions created an uncomfortable environment (include abuse of power and discrimination).
answered on Jan 23, 2018
It may depend on the facts of the case and the remedies allowed by contract or statute and whether or not it could be a Human Rights Commission type claim. If this is a straight forward negligence claim then it would be three years but and this is a BIG but, the person bringing suit has to exhaust... View More
I was given a suspension based on a comment I made referencing someone, but I never even said their name. This was not the first time I said something about her and I was given a warning the first time. However, I feel as if this time, the comment I made isn't considered bullying and that they... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2017
I don't see enough facts in this scenario to justify a lawsuit unless there is more, a good place to get someone in the school ranks to help you with any problems you may have may start with filing a complaint to your superintendent or to the person representing your district on the school board.
My daughter is living in a college dorm and there is an intercom system in the building. Each room has a ceiling speaker that is very very loud. The speaker comes on every night and a scary clicking sound like a horror movie comes on. You also hear people talking in the background and sometimes... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2016
Yes, you most likely could. All lessees of real estate, including students in dorms, have a right to the quiet enjoyment of their residences.
Now, as a practical matter lawsuits are very expensive. It could easily cost $2,000 just to file such a lawsuit. If it went all the way to trial,... View More
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