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Illegal Hazing: Crimes and Civil Lawsuits
Hazing may lead to school discipline, criminal charges, or personal injury lawsuits. Learn when hazing is a crime and when victims may sue fraternities, sports teams, or schools that don’t try to stop dangerous hazing. ... READ MORE
Your Child’s School Record: What’s In It, How to Get It, and How to Change It
Federal law protects the privacy of school records. Learn how to access your child's—or your own—school record, who else can see it, and how to ask schools to change inaccurate information. ... READ MORE
Can I Sue the School for a Teacher's Abuse or Harassment of My Child?
Who’s legally responsible when coaches or teachers bully, abuse, or discriminate against students? ... READ MORE
School Activities: Permission Slips and Release Forms
Learn about the potential consequences of signing a waiver that gives up your right to sue the school if your child is hurt during field trips or after-school activities. ... READ MORE
Laws Prohibiting Discrimination in Public Schools
Several federal and state laws outlaw discrimination in schools based on ethnicity, disability, and sex—and parents may sue when schools violate those laws. ... READ MORE
Graduation Day: When May Schools Keep Graduates Away From Commencement?
Schools may prevent students from participating in graduation ceremonies even if they’re eligible to receive a diploma. And some students may “walk” at commencement before they’ve met all the graduation requirements. ... READ MORE
Can Private Schools Discriminate Against Students?
Private schools don’t have to follow all the antidiscrimination laws that apply to public schools—depending on the kind of school and the kind of discrimination. ... READ MORE
California Rules on Corporal Punishment in Schools
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
When Can a School Strip Search or Pat Down Students?
Public school officials might violate students’ Fourth Amendment privacy rights by forcing them to strip down during a search or by patting down everyone coming to a school event. ... READ MORE
When Are Schools Liable for Negligent Supervision or Hiring?
If your child was harmed because school officials didn’t adequately supervise students or screen employees, you might be able to sue. ... READ MORE
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