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Court Unconvinced by Students' Constitutional Right to Violate Dress Code

Blog post about the constitutional right of a public school to impose and enforce a dress code on students.

Connecticut Law on Marijuana: What You Should Know

Blog post on the penalties in Connecticut for possession of marijuana.

School Suspends Student For Off Campus Drug Possession

Blog post about a student who was suspended from school after being arrested for possession of marijuana off-campus.

Board of Education Expels Student For Sale of Prescription Drugs

Blog post about a student who was expelled for selling prescription drugs to classmates and was unable to sue to have the expulsion overturned.

Court Rejects Student's Claims of Selective Prosecution

Blog post about a student who claimed she was improperly expelled and selectively prosecuted.

Yale University Police Officer Had Power to Make DUI Arrest, Says Court

Blog post on the authority of University police to make a DUI arrest.

School Fails to Disprove Young Student's Immunity Exception

Blog post about a school's liability when there is an exception to the doctrine of governmental immunity.

Vice Principal's Flawless Career Ends For Strip-Searching Students

Blog post about a veteran vice principal who was fired for ordering female students to be strip searched.

Gifted Student's Needs Not Entitled to Special Education

Blog posts about the rights of gifted students to special education in Connecticut.

Citizen Group Challenges State Funding for Education

Blog post about the issue of how public education should be funded in Connecticut.

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