What type of lawer and what type of expertise is needed to deal with an ongoing psychological bullying situation with my minor?
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Answered on May 30, 2025
There really isn't a legal specialty to deal with the situation because most bullying doesn't trigger any legal issue. People being jerks isn't...
Can a private university reopen a closed academic misconduct case without new evidence or due process, and deny FERPA amendment?
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Answered on May 29, 2025
You seem to be at the point of really having to inject money and resources. How deep is your pocket book and your sense of injustice? Is this worth...
Can my daughter attend school in a different neighboring district with her IEP
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Answered on April 23, 2025
There is probably no way to force the issue. You can always ask. The current school district doesn't want to have to pay for the IEP of a child not...
Is it illegal for my teacher to change a test answer?
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Answered on April 15, 2025
That scenario is HIGHLY improbable. However, it is isn't against the law. The law doesn't regulate teacher grading. If this really happened, you...
Academic expulsion?
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Answered on April 15, 2025
You didn't actually ask a question nor deny that you cheated. So, academic expulsion seems appropriate. The law doesn't get involved in school...
Can I request restoration of lost PhD time due to university failing to provide accommodations for my diagnosed disability?
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Answered on April 04, 2025
The answer would depend on what your status is now? If you are no longer enrolled, I am not sure there is any remedy. In addition, I am not sure...
Could you sue a school for taking a kids phone and powering it of with type 1 diebetes?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
Edward already gave the answer. I will just pile on. The parents of that student need to request a 504 accommodation to permit the phone. Now, the...
Can my son drop out of school at 16 in north Carolina without parental consent?
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Answered on April 03, 2025
No. No state allows a minor to drop out of school of their own accord. Just because compulsory education may end at X age, that does not confer a...
Can I put an audio recorder on my special needs child’s backpack?
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Answered on April 02, 2025
It isn't a good idea and you are likely violating both school rules and the law. The problem with audio recording in a school setting is that the...
Teacher made class write down everything my son does in class ?
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Answered on April 02, 2025
Your situation doesn't raise a legal issue. There is obviously something going on. I suspect there is a communication breakdown between you and the...
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