Connecticut law imposes a uniform discipline policy with respect to students who bring firearms, deadly weapons, dangerous instruments, or martial arts weapons to school or to off-campus school … [Read more...]
Public Education Law: The Basics
Legal issues in public schools hinge on student safety and student privacy. Schools have a legal obligation to provide all students with a safe, calm learning environment. But sometimes things get … [Read more...]
Throwback News: School Expulsion Policies Challenged by Advocacy Group
A Connecticut children's advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the state, governor and educators claiming that students expelled from public schools are being denied their constitutionally … [Read more...]
Court Reversed Expulsion of Student, Finds Knife Allegations Unreliable
In the case of Balbi v. Ridgefield Public Schools, a student and his parents appealed the decision of the Ridgefield Board of Education, which voted both to expel the student for allegedly threatening … [Read more...]
Retirement Credits Denied For Teacher In Suspension for Sticky Fingers
In the case of Sekula v. State Teachers’ Retirement Board, a teacher appealed a decision by the Teacher’s retirement board when it denied his request to purchase retirement credits while he … [Read more...]
What Authority Does a Local School Board Have to Expel a Student for Out-of-School Conduct in Connecticut?
Mandatory vs Discretionary Expulsions Connecticut’s school expulsion law provides for both mandatory and discretionary expulsions for out-of-school conduct. If a student is caught carrying a … [Read more...]
Expulsion Procedures: Readmission to School
An expelled pupil may apply for early readmission to school. Such readmission shall be at the discretion of the local or regional board of education. The board of education may, however, delegate … [Read more...]
Alternative Education During Expulsion
Expulsion, exclusion or withdrawing, refers to the removal/banning of a student from a school system or university for an extensive period amount of time due to a student … [Read more...]
Understanding IEP Due Process
IEP due process is protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (IDEA), and provides parents with the right to resolve disputes with your school district. There are two ways … [Read more...]
What Parents Should Know About School Suspensions in Connecticut
It is now well-established that out-of-school sanctions have an adverse academic and social impact on students. Out-of-school suspensions and expulsions contribute to poor performance in school, … [Read more...]
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