Ask the Attorney: Mental Health and ROTC Enrollment
I’m a contracted cadet struggling with mental health issues. Won’t I get kicked out of ROTC if I get treatment or go to therapy? Will I need to pay back my scholarship if…
What Schools, Teachers, and Students Need to Know About the Legal Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the educational landscape, creating new opportunities—and new legal challenges—for schools, teachers, and students. From…
Your Child Is Being Bullied: When Should You Call an Education Lawyer?
If your child’s school ignores a bullying complaint, your options as a parent become increasingly limited. Learning where the legal obligations of a school begin, and what…
Legal Rights for Children With Disabilities in New York Schools
In New York public schools, children with disabilities have enforceable rights under federal and state law—regardless of whether a school district chooses to acknowledge them.…
When You Disagree With the School: Special Education & Dispute Resolution in NY
As the parent of a child who needs special education services, you are an equal member of your child’s educational team. Legal safeguards ensure your right to challenge school…
Suspension vs. Disciplinary Change of Placement
It would be unjust to penalize a student for behavior they cannot help when it is directly related to their disability. Hence, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
How to Prepare for a NYS Manifestation Determination Review in 2026
All students have due process rights when facing discipline in school, particularly when discipline interferes with their access to education. Students with disabilities have the…
The Difference Between Title IX Investigations and School Discipline Proceedings in New York State
Title IX investigations in New York State and school discipline proceedings are distinct legal processes that operate under different frameworks, applying different standards of…
Are You at Risk? New Audit Reveals Lack of Student Data Privacy Oversight
Student data and privacy is protected at school, right? Not so fast. While technology has long been commonplace in schools throughout the country, the largest school district in…
Behavioral Health and Disability: Does My Child Qualify for Enhanced Protections When Facing School Discipline in NY?
Students with disabilities have the same due process rights as their peers without disabilities, as well as additional protections to ensure their continued access to a free and…