Education Law Indiana
Indiana Revenge Porn Laws: Civil Lawsuits and Criminal Reporting Guide
The nonconsensual sharing of intimate images, commonly known as revenge porn, is a profound violation of privacy designed to humiliate and extort victims. In the digital age, a sin...
Can Indiana Public Schools Legally Ban Political or Controversial Clothing?
Clothing is one of the most common ways teenagers express their identities and political beliefs. In Indiana, conflicts frequently arise when a student wears a shirt or hat that sc...
Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDR) in Indiana: Defending IEP and 504 Students from Expulsion
When a student with special needs is recommended for expulsion, the legal landscape completely changes. Children diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), o...
Securing a Section 504 Plan for Medical Conditions in Indiana: Food Allergies, Diabetes, and Epilepsy
Sending your child to school should be an exciting milestone, but for parents of children with severe medical conditions, it can be terrifying. If your child has a life-threatening...
Defending Indiana Students Against Drug and Vaping Expulsions: THC, Prescription Meds, and Zero Tolerance
Across Indiana, from high schools in Evansville to middle schools in Carmel, administrators are waging a war on vaping and drug use. The result is a massive surge in student expuls...
How to Force an Indiana School District to Pay for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
When a school district evaluates a child for special education services, the results form the foundation of the student's entire Individualized Education Program (IEP). However, sc...
Illegal Cell Phone Searches by Indiana Teachers: Student Privacy Rights
Virtually every teenager in Indiana carries a smartphone. While schools have valid reasons for prohibiting phone use during class to prevent distractions, the line is frequently cr...
How to File a Civil Protective Order Against a Harassing Neighbor in Indiana
Living next to a harassing neighbor can quickly turn your dream home into a nightmare. In Indiana, disagreements over property lines or occasional loud music usually do not justify...
Suing an Indiana School District for Punishing Off-Campus Social Media Posts
In the digital age, the line between a student's personal life and school environment is increasingly blurred. However, the First Amendment still fiercely protects a student's righ...
How to Fight a Public School Expulsion in Indiana: Timelines and Due Process Rights
When a student is recommended for expulsion in Indiana, parents often feel overwhelmed and completely at the mercy of the school administration. Whether your child attends a large...
Suing an Indiana Public School for Failing to Implement an IEP: Timelines and Costs
Every child in Indiana has a federal and state right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). When a school district in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, or Evansville creates an Ind...
Suing Parents for a Child's Cyberbullying Under Indiana Parental Responsibility Laws
Cyberbullying has evolved from simple schoolyard insults into highly sophisticated, targeted digital attacks. When teenagers engage in malicious doxxing, swatting, or relentless on...