Education Law Louisiana
Legal Requirements for Administering Medication and Medical Accommodations in Louisiana Schools
Student Health and Medical Mandates in Louisiana SchoolsSending a child with a severe medical condition to school is terrifying for any parent in Louisiana. Whether your child req...
Political Shirts and BLM/MAGA Apparel: Student Free Speech in Louisiana High Schools
High school hallways have always been a reflection of the broader culture, and in today's highly polarized political climate, students frequently use their clothing to express thei...
Legal Rights for Student Protests and Walkouts in Louisiana
When hundreds of high school students in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Shreveport coordinate a 10:00 a.m. classroom walkout over a state legislative bill-or when university students...
Suing Parents for a Child's Cyberbullying in Louisiana: Civil Liability and Emotional Distress Claims
Cyberbullying can devastate a child's mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and severe emotional trauma. When the school system fails to stop the harassment and the bully'...
Appealing a School Board Disciplinary Decision in Louisiana: Timelines & Legal Costs
Navigating the Louisiana School Discipline Appeal ProcessHearing that a disciplinary officer has decided to expel your child is devastating, but it is not the end of the legal roa...
How to Win a Public School Expulsion Hearing in Louisiana: Evidence, Witnesses, and Process
Understanding Louisiana Public School Expulsion LawsWhen a student in Louisiana is recommended for expulsion, it can feel like the entire public school system is stacked against y...
How to Dispute a Denied IEP or 504 Plan in Louisiana Public Schools
Differences Between an IEP and a 504 PlanWhen your child struggles in a public school in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Shreveport, the education system must provide support. Howeve...
Obtaining a Peace Bond or Protective Order Against a Harassing Neighbor in Louisiana
Your home should be your sanctuary. When a neighbor constantly harasses you, trespasses on your property, or makes threats of violence, that peace is completely destroyed. Many Lou...
Student Press Rights in Louisiana: Censorship of High School and College Newspapers
Student journalism is a critical training ground for democracy. Whether producing a printed high school yearbook or running a daily digital news outlet at a major university, stude...
Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDR) in Louisiana: Defending IEP and 504 Students
What is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)?When a student with a recognized disability faces severe discipline, standard school rules do not apply. Both the federal 20 U.S...
How to File Criminal Cyberbullying Charges Under Louisiana R.S. 14:40.7: Timelines and Procedures
When digital harassment crosses the line from childish teasing into relentless intimidation, threats, or public humiliation, it becomes a criminal offense. Louisiana takes the prot...
Can Louisiana Public Schools Punish Students for Off-Campus Social Media Posts?
In the digital age, a teenager's life happens online. When a student goes home on a Friday night, opens Snapchat or Instagram, and posts a frustrated rant about a teacher, a coach,...
Do Students Have First Amendment Rights in Louisiana Private and Catholic Schools?
Every school year, families in New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette are stunned to discover that a private or parochial high school can summarily expel a student for a...
Filing a Due Process Complaint Against a Louisiana School District for Special Education Failures
Special Education Litigation in LouisianaWhen a school district in Lafayette, Alexandria, or Houma fails to properly educate a child with a disability, they violate the federal 20...