Education Law Kentucky
Student-Led Prayer and Religious Expression on Kentucky Public School Campuses
Across Kentucky-from rural county high schools in Eastern and Western Kentucky to large suburban campuses in Louisville, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky-faith and community tradit...
Suing a Cyberbully for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) in Kentucky
The Tort of Outrage: IIED in KentuckyIn the digital age, cyberbullying has evolved far beyond playground teasing. Adults and teenagers alike face relentless, coordinated digital a...
How to Legally Appeal a KHSAA Athletic Transfer Ineligibility Ruling in Kentucky
For a high school student-athlete in Kentucky, losing an entire junior or senior varsity season after changing schools can derail college recruiting opportunities and athletic scho...
How to Request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at Public Expense in Kentucky
Understanding Your Right to an IEE in KentuckyAs a parent, noticing that your child is struggling in school despite their Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be incredibly...
How to File an Interpersonal Protective Order (IPO) for Cyberstalking in Kentucky
Understanding the Kentucky IPO for CyberstalkingCyberstalking is a terrifying invasion of privacy that can escalate into physical danger. In Kentucky, victims of stalking, cyberst...
Political Clothing and Dress Codes: Student First Amendment Rights in Kentucky
The First Amendment in Kentucky SchoolsStudents do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate. This famous principle comes fro...
How to Defend Against Expulsion for Manifestation of a Disability in Kentucky
When a child with special needs faces suspension or expulsion, parents in Kentucky often feel overwhelmed and terrified for their child's future. Under both federal and state laws,...
Suing a Kentucky School District for Illegal Cell Phone Confiscation and Searches
The U.S. Const. amend. IV and Student Privacy in KentuckySmartphones contain a student's most private thoughts, photos, and conversations. When a student in Bowling Green, Owensbo...
How to Legally Organize a Student Protest or Walkout in Kentucky Schools
Standing up for a cause inside a Kentucky public high school or middle school-whether in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, or Florence-requires walking a tight legal line. Whil...
Legal Recourse for Victims of AI-Generated Deepfake Revenge Porn in Kentucky
Discovering that someone has scraped your social media photos in Louisville, Lexington, or Bowling Green and used generative artificial intelligence to fabricate explicit images or...
IEP vs. 504 Plan in Kentucky: Which Legal Protection Does Your Child Need?
Understanding the Legal Differences in Kentucky SchoolsNavigating the special education system in Kentucky can feel like learning a foreign language. When a child struggles with a...
Zero Tolerance Weapons Policies: Defending Kentucky Students Facing Mandatory Expulsion
Receiving a phone call that your child has been suspended and recommended for expulsion due to a weapon on campus is every parent's worst nightmare. In Kentucky, school safety is t...
Can Kentucky Public Schools Punish Students for Off-Campus Social Media Posts?
Understanding the Limits of School AuthorityWhen your child leaves the school building in Louisville, Lexington, or Frankfort, their right to free speech expands significantly. Ho...
Fighting Delta-8 and THC Vaping Suspensions in Kentucky High Schools
High schools across Kentucky are facing an epidemic of vaping, and administrators are cracking down harder than ever. What used to be a simple trip to the principal's office for sm...
Filing a Special Education Due Process Complaint Against a Kentucky School District
Taking Legal Action for Your Child's IEP in KentuckyWhen communication breaks down with your child's school and IEP meetings turn into hostile standoffs, you may feel completely h...
Timelines and Costs for Obtaining a Civil Harassment Restraining Order in Kentucky
Understanding Kentucky Protective OrdersWhen you are being harassed, stalked, or abused in Kentucky, getting a restraining order is a critical step for your safety. However, the t...