Teachers are not required by law to treat all students equally with regard to where they put their papers.

Have you not finished HS and graduated? Then you should, and it seems your mother is helping you. You need to complete your HS education - it is important for your future. If you don't want to attend HS, talk to the HS guidance counselor and find out about alternatives, and then talk to... View More

Yes, of course she can.

Your parents would have to go through a proper eviction process to get you out. They would have to give you notice, and then file an eviction action in court. If they don't do that, they could be liable to you for improper eviction. But if they do follow the proper eviction process, they... View More

If you do, you can end up in juvenile detention. Why would you drop out of school? Everyone needs a proper education to be able to earn a decent living and be productive. Without a job, how/where would you live? Will you have health insurance? What if you get sick or hurt? Talk to your school... View More

You should obtain a lawyer prior to going to court for any criminal matter. A local criminal lawyer will be able to tell you the strength of school's case and how best to handle. The earlier you contact the lawyer before court, the better.

You may also want to reach out to a special... View More

Talk to your school counselor, parents, family members, and others. You need to finish high school and get enough education to be able to support yourself as an adult. That's probably what they are telling you. You can talk to a lawyer, and the lawyer will tell you the same thing. If you... View More

Once you turn 18, you are legally an adult and can make your own decisions, good or bad. If you leave, will you have health insurance? Can you afford to live independently, pay for a car, car insurance, etc.? Why are you not graduating? Do you have plans to complete your education? If not,... View More

Isn't the real question that she is missing school? Obviously, her mother is concerned when she misses school. Are you? Is your mother concerned about that? Why is she even staying with you. If she is 18, she is legally an adult and can make her own decisions. But if she is missing... View More

You are referring to Owasso Indep. Sch. Dist. No. I-011 v. Falvo, 534 U.S. 426 (2002). I don't read your facts as a violation of FERPA. Here's why. Under the Act, "federal funds are to be withheld from school districts that have `a policy or practice of permitting the release of... View More

Most GED programs require the child no longer be eligible for public high school education, so the answer is probably no. But, a child with serious issues is also entitled to certain considerations under the law. The school may be required to provide appropriate programming.

With parental permission, the school can allow him to drop out. But, think this through. He must be close to graduation. His future will look a lot better with a diploma, not a GED. There is a difference.

If you are not married, then the kids are not necessarily "our kids." The mother has sole legal custody of the children unless there has been some sort of court order establishing parental rights, or an adoption, etc. Child services will investigate the situation and determine what is... View More

I doubt it. They may be some consequences for both of you, but jail would be extreme.

The best thing to do with any charge is to hire an attorney.

This is in the Ohio forum, though it gives your location as MI. In OH, you do technically need school permission to drop out.

It's unclear what your stake in this is. Are you a student? A parent? A taxpayer? A teacher? An administrator? I'm not aware of any provision which would make an otherwise untimely graduation timely, or discount it, simply because the student arrived from a foreign country or refugee... View More

If you are under 21, i highly doubt you could be your brother's guardian. I suggest you consult with an immigration attorney regarding this matter. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best.

-Shan Potts

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You can...note however that your parents remain responsible for your shelter, food, education, and healthcare even after you turn 18 provided you remain on track to graduate from high school. If you drop out, you will relieve them of this responsibility, and they can put you on your own.

You are represented by an attorney, and so it really is not proper for us to discuss your case with you. I suggest you provide your attorney with confirmation from the new school that the child is enrolled, attending, and doing well.