Questions answered by Susan Grace Soto

Archived

Can a public school principal recite a Biblical verse on materials that he hands out to parents and students in his high school?

Susan's answer | Answered on September 08, 2014

The separation of church and state is often misunderstood. The First Amendment prohibits the federal or a state government, or a governmental...

Archived

My child's school didn't know where they released her to, after hours looking for her, the school had released her to a daycare

Susan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

I'm sure what happened to your daughter was upsetting to her and to you - so sorry to hear that the school year started out on the wrong foot. You...

Archived

If a school does not call u if a teacher yank your kid up feet off ground. They call cop. U don't find out next day

Susan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

You will most likely need to exhaust your administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit, but you should check the requirements in your particular...

Archived

Can CPS talk to your child in school if the parents objected to student directory information in writing.

Susan's answer | Answered on August 04, 2014

In general, FERPA has nothing to do with CPS's authority to investigate a matter and speak with your child. If you opted out of the directory, then...

Archived

Does a teacher have a legal right in school to change a password of a students iPad?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

You'll want to check with an attorney licensed in your state, but I'm not aware of any laws about changing passwords. I doubt there is a 'legal...

Archived

Is a private h.s. bond legally by their handbook?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

Check your contract / enrollment paperwork to see exactly what the school's duties and obligations are. Another possible recourse would be to use...

Archived

Someone retaliated against me with a call to adult protective services. What can I do about it ?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

If the report to APS is unfounded, and if you are cooperative and truthful during the investigation, then it's possible that nothing will come of...

Archived

Are truancy charges legal for multiple medical issues of a student?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

You'll want to check school attendance laws in your state. The link I've provided might help. Good luck to you!

Archived

My 13 year old son received multiple concussions during football practice on the modified team in school.

Susan's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

So sorry to hear about your son's condition. I would suggest contacting an attorney in your area who specializes in personal injury. Be aware,...

Archived

My school system let me go the first day of school 2013.

Susan's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

Your posting seems to have been cut off. I am not sure what your question is, but if you are a certified teacher, then there are probably state...

Susan Grace Soto's Answers (292)

Can a public school principal recite a Biblical verse on materials that he hands out to parents and students in his high school?

My child's school didn't know where they released her to, after hours looking for her, the school had released her to a daycare

If a school does not call u if a teacher yank your kid up feet off ground. They call cop. U don't find out next day

Can CPS talk to your child in school if the parents objected to student directory information in writing.

Does a teacher have a legal right in school to change a password of a students iPad?

Is a private h.s. bond legally by their handbook?

Someone retaliated against me with a call to adult protective services. What can I do about it ?

Are truancy charges legal for multiple medical issues of a student?

My 13 year old son received multiple concussions during football practice on the modified team in school.

My school system let me go the first day of school 2013.