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Student's Explicit Language Justifies Expulsion, Says Court

Blog post about a student who was expelled for using explicit language who then sued for re-enrollment.

Mother Challenges IEP for Lack of Emotional Support

Blog post about a mother who challenged her child's IEP on the basis that it did not provide for adequate emotional support.

High School Class Challenges New Attendance Policy

Blog post about a group of high school students who brought a lawsuit against their school for its implemented policies regarding non-attendance penalties.

Expelled Students Sues Private School for Emotional Distress

Blog post about a student who was expelled from a private school bringing suit for emotional distress.

Courts Makes Exception in Parent's Educational Malpractice Claim

Blog post about a lawsuit brought by the parents of a private school student against the school for educational malpractice.

Monitoring Company Fails to Intervene in Special Ed. Student's Assault

Blog post about the liability of a monitoring company that failed to prevent a student's sexual assault.

Injured Student Holds School Accountable Despite Immunity

Blog post on when a school will have liability for harm that students suffer even though they are normally protected by the doctrine of governmental immunity.

DCF Claims Parents Unfit for Lack of Educational Care and Attention

Blog post about the Constitutional right of parents to provide for their children and the fact that the Department of Children and Families can make a determination that some parents are legally unfit to care for their children.

School Board "Obligated" to Utilize Drug-Sniffing Dogs, Says Court

Blog post about the use of drug sniffing dogs in public schools.

University Waiver Null in Injured Cheerleader's Paralysis

Blog post explaining the liability of a university when a cheerleader was paralyzed due to an injury sustained while at cheer practice.

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