Legal Articles, Other

School Claims Student "Fell Through the Cracks" to Justify Expulsion

Blog post about a student who was expelled for threatening another with a knife and his subsequent appeal to have it expunged from his record.

Bullied Special Education Student Sues School Board for Recklessness

Blog post about a special education student whose parents sued his school for recklessness due to harassment both on the bus and at school.

Coach Complicit in Football Team's Assault of Special Education Student

Blog post about the liability of the school and coaches of a football team that assaulted a special education student on the team.

Teacher's Personnel File Disclosed Under The Freedom of Information Act

Blog post about the types of files that must or can be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act.

Teaching Assitant Sues for Assault in 'Piggyback' Catastrophe

Blog post about a teaching assistant who was injured when a student jumped on his back.

School Board Refuses to Negotiate With Teachers Union

Blog post about a conflict in Connecticut about negotiations over teachers' contracts.

Child Sexually Abused On School Bus, School Held Liable

Blog post about a school's liability for a child who was sexually abused on the bus.

Former Teacher Claims School Ordered Him to Falsify Records

Blog post about a teacher suing his former employer for firing him after he allegedly was ordered to falsify student records and he refused.

School's Immunity Defense Falls Short in Student's After School Incident

Blog post about the liability of schools when students are injured while on school grounds.

Student Claims Court Lacks Jurisdiction in Juvenile Delinquency Case

Blog post on the jurisdiction of juvenile delinquency claims involving students covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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