Protecting Students Against Disciplinary Actions
What rights to students have? Can the principal search lockers and backpacks? Can the school simply punish a student whenever they believe it's necessary, or is there a procedure they need to follow? Can students fight back?
At The Law Offices of Davis & Mendelson, our lawyers know exactly what a school can and cannot do. The fact of the matter is that students have rights. We are committed to protecting those rights.
Learn more about student rights. Call us at 856-627-0100 or send us an e-mail.
Students Have Rights. Schools Have Rights.
Schools have the right to take action against students who are not behaving appropriately. They have the right to expel students who get in classroom fights, to suspend students for cheating.
However, they have to be consistent with their actions and they have to follow their own rules. Discrimination is not acceptable. Students should all receive the same punishment, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion or other similar factors.
We Will Take Action to Protect a Student's Rights
Attorneys at our law firm will take the time to investigate the situation. We will discuss the issue with the school superintendent. We will look for opportunities to improve the outcome for the student.
When necessary, we are able to appeal the school's decision in a hearing in front of the Board of Education. If that is not successful, we are willing to take the issue to the next level, appealing directly to the commissioner of education.
Contact Us for Cost-Effective, Results-Oriented Representation
Call us at 856-627-0100 or send us an e-mail. We can handle all cases involving student rights for clients in Camden County and the surrounding parts of New Jersey.
