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pursue a GED instead?
answered on Jan 2, 2018
If the student has not graduated with a diploma or obtained a GED, they can still attend school through the age of 21 as long as they are not 21 years old on the first day of the school year. There are many protections available for students with disabilities as well as those who can be considered... View More 
answered on Jan 2, 2018
Depends on the length of the suspension.
For short term suspensions, there are 3 basic elements required. 1. Notice of the offense being charged. 2. opportunity for the student to refute the charge. and 3. an explanation of the evidence supporting the charge.
For long term... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2017
It depends on who is holding the student and asking the question. School officials such as the principal may question and ask students to write statements related to school incidents.
He was suspended in November 2016 for 10 days from school. I just found out today he submitted a written statement to the school police, no parent or representative on his behalf was present. He's 13yo and good to public school. I received a call 3/22/17 from Mr. Riggs at the Juvenile Justice... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2017
It's a whole other ballgame as to what kids can bring to school. If the knife is illegal in general, then potentially YES if he is charged as an adult. It sounds like they are going to charge him as a juvenile which is not a jail situation but could be reform school or similar. In our... View More
The parent has a "no trespass order" from an incident last year where she was verbally abusive to staff members and could not control her behavior.
She violated the order this year and came onto school property. Police were called and told her she had to leave, in which she again... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2016
You should start by consulting your superiors. It doesn't seem like from this post you have grounds for a protective order. Or consult an attorney. More information is needed.
answered on Oct 16, 2016
If you're seriously interested in starting a training school, in any industry, you need to get a lawyer. Everything from possibly incorporating your business, to licensing, to partnership contracts, investor contracts, compliance, etc. Too much to go over to answer on a forum.
answered on Oct 16, 2016
You could. But as a Plaintiff you'll bear the burden to prove your case. Consult with local counsel.
He is being bullied and the kids who are bullying him are blaming him and he is getting suspended and in trouble all the time. For instance someone threw a pen cap in the vicinity of the teacher and 2 kids said he threw it (his pens do not even have caps) so he got suspended for 3 days. This has... View More
answered on May 12, 2016
You do not necessarily need a pro bono lawyer. What you should do is reach out to an attorney in your area for a private consultation. Many attorneys give free consultations. Moreover, many attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that they are only paid a portion of any award or... View More
Do they have to let me go after I ask? ( I also heard if you ask three times then they have to let you go. Is that true?)
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answered on Apr 20, 2016
No. That is not true. There is no 3 ask rule.
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