Yes, the teacher can do that. This is not a legal question but rather one of school policy or basic teaching practice. I don't happen to think that...

The school can set whatever policy it believes is useful. If that includes a fine for students who bring cell phones to school, then you have to...

First, yes, I think you should get an attorney to help with your defense before DCF. It's difficult for anyone to predict either the outcome of...

If the marks are still visible, take pictures to preserve them. Then the best outreach would be to CPS, particularly if you have spoken with the...

Have you heard the saying that "You can't get blood from a stone"? If the transcripts are gone, they're gone. Suing the school to force them to...

You can sue anybody you want, but that's not the best way to resolve a problem like this. You're likely to spend more in attorney fees and court...

California law (Cal. Ed. Code Sec. 48200) requires all students between ages 6 and 18 to attend school. The same statute goes on to say that...

If the person who has your daughter's property will not voluntarily return it, then you would need to sue them. The police are not going to get...

You should call the teacher and ask about the incident, then talk with the principal or director of special education. I can't suggest anything...

The father needs to go to court and prove paternity. Until he does that, the mother has complete legal and physical custody of the baby and does...