Education Law Minnesota
Dealing with Neighbor Harassment in Minnesota: When to Use Civil Litigation vs. HROs
Protecting Your Home from Hostile NeighborsYour home is supposed to be your sanctuary, but a hostile neighbor can turn your daily life into a nightmare. In Minnesota, the line bet...
Free Speech in Minnesota High School Athletics: Protests and Religious Expression
Stepping onto a varsity football field, hockey rink, or basketball court in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, or Edina does not strip a teenager of their constitutional rights. Yet every se...
Illegal Phone Searches in Minnesota Schools: When Can Administrators Confiscate Devices?
Having an assistant principal confiscate a student smartphone for texting during third-period algebra in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, or Duluth is a routine disciplinary event. However...
Suing for Revenge Porn and Online Extortion in Minnesota: Civil Remedies and Privacy Laws
Civil Remedies for Non-Consensual Image SharingThe malicious sharing of private, intimate images-commonly known as 'revenge porn'-is a devastating violation of privacy. Whether th...
Student Journalism and First Amendment Rights in Minnesota Public Schools
When high school reporters in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, or Rochester uncover questionable district spending or survey classmates on controversial social policies, building principal...
Navigating Legal Limits of School Dress Codes and Political Apparel in Minnesota
First Amendment Rights and School Dress Codes in MinnesotaFor decades, students and school administrators have clashed over what can and cannot be worn in the classroom. In Minnes...
Student Privacy vs. School Security: Laws on Locker and Vehicle Searches in Minnesota
The Fourth Amendment in Minnesota Public SchoolsStudents do not shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate, but those rights are significantly reduced when it comes...
Suing a Minnesota Public School for Private Special Education Tuition Reimbursement
When a Minnesota public school fails your child with special needs, you may feel entirely trapped. Your child may be suffering from extreme anxiety, behavioral regressions, or comp...
Can Minnesota Public Schools Punish Students for Off-Campus Social Media Posts?
Understanding First Amendment Rights for Students in MinnesotaIn today's digital age, the line between the schoolyard and the internet is increasingly blurred. However, the United...
How to File a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) in Minnesota: Costs, Timelines, and Burden of Proof
Understanding Harassment Restraining Orders (HROs) in MinnesotaNobody should have to live in fear of a stalker, an aggressive neighbor, or a vindictive former friend. In Minnesota...
Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDR) in Minnesota: Protecting IEP Students from Expulsion
When a student with special needs is suspended from a Minnesota public school, the law treats them differently than a general education student. Children with disabilities-such as...
Defending Minnesota High Schoolers Against THC and Vaping Expulsions
The landscape of teen substance use has changed drastically over the past decade. Traditional cigarettes and alcohol have largely been replaced by easily concealed vape pens, dab c...
How to Fight a Pupil Fair Dismissal Act (PFDA) Expulsion in Minnesota: Timelines & Appeals
Hearing that your child is facing expulsion from school is a terrifying experience for any parent. A sudden removal from the classroom disrupts their education, separates them from...
How to Force a Minnesota School District to Conduct an IEP Evaluation
Watching your child struggle in a Minnesota public school is heartbreaking, especially when teachers and administrators dismiss your concerns. Many parents in districts like Minnea...
Securing and Enforcing 504 Plans for Students with Chronic Medical Conditions in Minnesota
Not every student with a disability requires an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Many incredibly bright, academically successful students suffer from severe, chronic medical...