Is it illegal for a teacher to physically pry a "personal" note from the hand of my daughter....?????

Teachers in most states are permitted to use that amount of force necessary to maintain discipline and order in the classroom. A student has no...

School district administrator says that harassment is the one crime that carries "guilty until proven innocent" in the courts.

Your school's principal is likely not an attorney and has never tried a harassment case. Harassment can either be a crime or a cause of action in a...

I am currently having an issue with my daughter's principal. He keeps threatening the truancy process.

The principal likely has a district policy that is controlling his conduct. The most appropriate thing to do is have your child's pediatrician...

Can I sue the school for failure to supervise my child

Probably not. While the school has responsibility for supervision, you suffered no damages as a result of their negligence. Kindergarteners and...

It will be difficult for you to take any action given that you previously knew that the school was not accredited. Their claim that the accrediting...

Reinstatement Issues

You need to hire an attorney who handles higher education issues pertaining to VISAs. You can get a referral here from AVVO or contact the bar...

Breach of contract with mandatory arbitration clause. Do I need an attorney?

If you have not been involved in arbitration or have no legal background you will have no idea what the ground rules are, procedures used by the...

Do I have to include the approval notice of a previous employment authorization when applying for a new I765?

You should submit the application and make a note that you no longer have a paper copy, but if necessary will acquire it. They likely will not need...

Can I sue my school for breach of contract, as well as falsely failing students.

You do not identify the level of school you are in: high school, or college? If it is a public school you could file a complaint with the state...

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Came to school with alcohol on my breath from the night before .

Talk to your union representative. Without a verifying alcohol screen they will be unable to prove that you were under the influence. You may...