Education Law Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Student Free Expression Law: Protecting High School Journalists
For high school student journalists across the United States, the federal baseline for press freedom is famously restrictive. Under the landmark Supreme Court case Hazelwood School...
How to Obtain a Chapter 258E Harassment Prevention Order in Massachusetts: Timelines & Costs
Dealing with severe harassment from a neighbor, acquaintance, or stranger in Massachusetts can take an immense toll on your daily life. Fortunately, state law provides a clear lega...
How to Fight a Section 37H 1/2 Felony Suspension in Massachusetts Public Schools
When a student is charged with a felony outside of school, the nightmare doesn't stay in juvenile court. Under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, § 37H 1/2, public schools in Massachusetts ca...
Defending Against M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H Expulsions for Weapons and Drugs in Massachusetts Schools
Facing an expulsion under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, § 37H is one of the most stressful experiences a family can endure. This statute gives high-level authority to public school princ...
Suing a Massachusetts Public School for Failure to Implement an IEP: Compensatory Education
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legally binding document. When a Massachusetts public school fails to implement it-by missing speech therapy, providing unqualified a...
Suing for Non-Consensual Pornography and Sextortion Under Massachusetts Law
The distribution of non-consensual explicit images, commonly known as revenge porn, and the crime of sextortion are devastating violations of privacy. Perpetrators often use these...
Defending Against False Chapter 258E Harassment Orders in Massachusetts Courts
Being served with a Chapter 258E Harassment Prevention Order is a terrifying experience, especially when the allegations are entirely false or wildly exaggerated. In Massachusetts,...
How to Win a BSEA Hearing for Out-of-District Placement in Massachusetts: Costs & Timelines
Securing an out-of-district placement for a child with severe disabilities can be an emotional and legally complex journey. When a Massachusetts school district fails to provide ad...
Off-Campus Social Media & Student Speech: When Can Massachusetts Public Schools Intervene?
In the digital age, the line between a student's personal life and their school life has become blurred. Public school administrators in cities like Boston, Worcester, and Springfi...
Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDR): Stopping the Expulsion of IEP and 504 Students in Massachusetts
When a child with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan faces severe disciplinary action, standard expulsion rules do not fully apply. Federal and state laws gran...
How to Sue a Massachusetts Public University for First Amendment Violations: Timelines & Costs
Public universities in Massachusetts, including the UMass system and various state colleges, are government entities bound by the First Amendment. When a university administration...
Defending Against School Residency Fraud Investigations in Massachusetts
Accessing high-quality public schools is a top priority for families, but falsely claiming residency in a sought-after Massachusetts district can lead to severe legal and financial...