Injuries on school grounds are fairly common. One study cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 80% of elementary school children visit the nurse because of injuries … [Read more...]
Contractual Rights for Teachers
Contracts for School Teachers The law of contracts applies to contracts between teachers and school districts. This law includes the concepts of offer, acceptance, mutual assent, and consideration. … [Read more...]
Student’s Imminent Injury Sparks Exception to School Immunity
“Imminent harm excludes risks which might occur, if at all, at some unspecified time in the future,” pursuant to Superior Court Judge A. Susan Peck’s 2006 decision, Cady v. Tolland. Allegedly, the … [Read more...]
Teachers’ Off-Campus Behavior May Jeopardize Employment
Can school boards discipline public school employees for non-criminal conduct that occurs off school grounds and outside school hours? The answer seems to be “yes.” The rationale for this policy is … [Read more...]
Suspensions as Disciplinary Tools for Student Misbehavior
Under Connecticut law, school administration may punish a student’s misbehavior by issuing a suspension, or excluding the student from school privileges and transportation for up to ten (10) days.[1] … [Read more...]
Expulsion Based on Student’s Arrest Unconstitutional, Says Court
In the case of Packer v. Thomaston Board of Education, a student requested a temporary injunction against the board of education that alleged a violation of his constitutional rights for his wrongful … [Read more...]
Lawsuits Against Private Schools and Universities: What You Need to Know
Courts hold private schools and public schools to very different standards with respect to students' rights. In private schools, the relationship between the school and the student is contractual in … [Read more...]
Class Action Suit Filed After Invasive Student Searches
Parents of high school students in Georgia have filed a federal class action suit against a sheriff's office. The suit stems from allegations that about 40 officers conducted an illegal search of 900 … [Read more...]
Educational Neglect and Truancy: Vital Information for Every Parent
Repeated absences from school may lead to a petition for educational neglect and/or truancy. While some aspects of educational neglect and truancy overlap, there are some key distinctions. Truancy … [Read more...]
Is My Child Protected under 504 or IDEA, or Both?
Section 504 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are federal laws that protect children with disabilities. Both laws aim to ensure that all children receive free appropriate … [Read more...]
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