When a student is suspended, expelled, or unfairly disciplined, they have the right to due process before facing severe consequences. Schools cannot arbitrarily punish students without following legal guidelines.
Under state and federal laws, students must be given:
If the school fails to follow these rules, unfairly punishes a student, or oversteps its authority, we take action.
Many schools rush to punish students without proper procedures—our job is to make sure they follow the law and treat students fairly.
Yes! Students have the right to challenge suspensions—if your child was unfairly disciplined, we can appeal the decision and demand due process.
Call us immediately. Expulsions can be life-altering, and students have the right to defend themselves. We represent families in expulsion hearings and fight for fair outcomes.
In most cases, schools cannot discipline students for actions that happen off-campus unless it directly affects the school environment. If your child is facing punishment for something that happened outside of school, we may be able to challenge it.
Schools must consider whether a student’s behavior is related to a disability before issuing major discipline. If they fail to do so, we can request a Manifestation Determination Review and challenge the punishment.
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