Education Law

In 1809, Massachusetts became the first state to pass a law requiring immunization against smallpox. Since then, immunization laws have been a controversial topic, and to this day, it contin ... Read more

Most states have restrictions on suing public schools for personal injury. You usually have to jump through some hoops. ... Read more

If a teacher or principal searches your backpack or cellphone without a good reason, the search could be a violation of your privacy rights under the Fourth Amendment. ... Read more

Learn the basics of how the First Amendment protects the right of public K-12 students to express their views, including when and how school officials may limit free speech rights on campus, ... Read more

The Supreme Court has held that public schools may limit some—but not all—off-campus speech by K-12 students, including social media posts. ... Read more

Students don’t lose their First Amendment rights by going to public school, but they can still be punished for some kinds of speech—or other ways of expressing their opinions. ... Read more

New Jersey students who are younger than 16 could be arrested or end up in juvenile court if they have too many unexcused absences. ... Read more

Washington students can’t legally drop out of school before they turn 18, unless they’re at least 16 and qualify for one of the exceptions. If they stop going to school before they quali ... Read more

Ohio schools have programs meant to help students who skip school too often. But truants—and their parents—could still face serious consequences, including juvenile court proceedings. ... Read more