I'm applying to a UK school. Am I obligated to report my US criminal history (poss of a class D)?

Honesty in completing applications is almost always the best policy. Since you are applying to a UK school you may wish to contact the admissions...

If an administrator in a school district requests that you do work, is the school district required to pay for that work?

While teachers are sometimes compensated based on hours they work, they are generally not entitled to overtime because of their professional...

I'm a teacher in the Charlotte NC schools. Back on Feb 17th a student took a video of me without my knowledge, is this Illegal?

Sorry, your teacher's union is correct it is not illegal. Your school may have a rule against students bringing video cameras or using video...

No. While Ohio and a number of other states allow recording of telephone calls when one party is aware of the recording, few states including Ohio...

I am a high school student. Does the school have a right to drug test me if I am dating someone who has drug charges?

Public schools must have drug testing policies in place that govern when and how a student is drug tested. If you fall into one of the narrow...

Do i have a right to the transcript of an interview of my minor child by his school district's attorney?

The school is clearly concerned about liability and the school attorney is preparing for potential litigation in the matter. It is questionable...

Restraining a child with developmental disability

As a general rule any person is empowered to act to prevent bodily injury to a child or to others. That said, an untrained person may subject...

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You are free to choose whether or not you attend class at 18. The school is free to chose whether or not you get a diploma. The life time earnings...

What actions can be taken against a private school whom failed to protect a student?

Sorry to hear about the child's experience. In addition to any school disciplinary actions the parent could file criminal charges against the boys...

Can a former employer (a school) legally ban me from advertising tutoring services to former students at the school?

If she was non-renewed in a manner that resulted in a restriction on her teaching license she may be prohibited from working with children. That...