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School Discipline
Recent Articles
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What Are the Rules for Disciplining Special Ed Students?
by E.A. Gjelten, Legal Editor
Learn what public schools have to do before they can discipline special ed kids by moving them to different classrooms or suspending them for more than 10 days. ... Read more
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What Are Students' Rights in School Disciplinary Proceedings?
by E.A. Gjelten, Legal Editor
Students have constitutional due-process rights when public schools accuse them of misconduct. They also have other rights under federal and state laws. ... Read more
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What Kinds of Behavior Can Lead to Suspension From School?
by E.A. Gjelten, Legal Editor
Depending on where you live, your child could be suspended from school for anything from bullying or hurting another student to talking back to teachers. ... Read more
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What Are the Consequences of Cheating and Plagiarism at School?
by E.A. Gjelten, Legal Editor
Cheating on tests and copying on school papers can lead to serious repercussions, from failing grades or suspensions to college rejections and loss of scholarships. ... Read more
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California Rules on Corporal Punishment in Schools
by E.A. Gjelten, Legal Editor
California law bars public school teachers and other employees from punishing students with physical pain, but there are exceptions for self-defense or stopping a dangerous situation. ... Read more