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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.

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.

No 'Breach of Contract' In University's Suspension of Cheating Student

Blog post about a student who sued Yale University for breach of contract after she was suspended due to allegations of cheating.

College Proper in Suspension for Student's Altercation, Says Court

Blog post about a student claiming his due process rights were violated by his university when he was suspended following an altercation.

Board of Ed. Terminates Tenured Teacher For Sexual Misconduct

Blog post about a tenured teacher who appealed his firing for sexual harassment of students.

Court Holds Town Accountable for Injury Caused By Student Bullying

Blog post about a case where a town was held liable for the actions of a school bully because the doctrine of governmental immunity was not applicable.

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.

Town Granted Immunity in Cheerleading Fiasco

Blog post about a case where the doctrine of governmental immunity applied to protect a town from liability when a cheerleader was injured during practice.

Court Reversed Expulsion of Student, Finds Knife Allegations Unreliable

Blog post about a student whose expulsion was overturned because allegations of finding a knife that he used to threaten another student were unreliable.

Mother Claims Responsive Classroom Model Inflicted Distress on Children

Blog post about a mother suing the school of her minor children for emotional distress due to new school policies on classroom management.

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