Education Law Mississippi
Civil Remedies for Non-Consensual Pornography and Revenge Porn Harassment in Mississippi
Fighting Back Against Revenge Porn in MississippiHaving private, intimate images exposed to the public is a devastating violation of trust. While Mississippi law addresses the cri...
How to Sue a Mississippi School District for Denying FAPE and IEP Violations
Sending your child to school in Jackson, Gulfport, or Tupelo should not feel like a daily battle. However, for parents of children with special needs, fighting a stubborn school di...
Suing a Mississippi Public School for Banning Political Apparel: Confederate Flags, BLM, and Campaign Gear
The Tinker Standard and Student Free SpeechIn Mississippi, public school students have constitutional rights, but those rights are uniquely balanced against the school's need to m...
How to Win a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) for Special Needs Students in Mississippi
When a school attempts to suspend a special needs student for more than 10 consecutive days, or pushes for a permanent expulsion, federal and state laws immediately intervene to pr...
How to Obtain a Peace Bond or Restraining Order Against a Harassing Neighbor in Mississippi
Peace Bonds vs. Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPO)Dealing with a neighbor who constantly harasses, threatens, or stalks you is a terrifying experience. Many victims mistakenl...
Defending Against Zero-Tolerance Vaping and THC Expulsions in Mississippi High Schools
Vape culture has heavily impacted Mississippi high schools, leading to aggressive crackdowns by administrators. While many parents view vaping as a minor infraction akin to smoking...
How to Sue for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress from Workplace Bullying in Mississippi
Understanding the High Bar for IIED in MississippiWorkplace bullying can destroy your mental health and career, but filing a lawsuit for it in Mississippi is legally challenging....
Defending Your Mississippi Educator License Against MDE Revocation or Suspension
For teachers, administrators, and school counselors in Mississippi, earning an educator license requires years of expensive education and dedication. However, a single mistake, a d...
Mississippi School Weapon Policies: Defending Students Accused of Bringing Contraband to Campus
School safety is the highest priority for administrators, but the rigid application of state laws often destroys the futures of good students making honest mistakes. The era of zer...
Student Journalism and Censorship in Mississippi: Rights of School Newspaper and Yearbook Editors
The Hazelwood Standard and School-Sponsored SpeechStudent journalists in Mississippi face a complex legal landscape when it comes to free speech. Unlike independent student speech...
Protecting Religious Free Speech in Mississippi Public Schools: Prayer, Clubs, and Literature
Balancing the Establishment Clause and Free ExerciseReligious expression in public schools is one of the most heavily debated areas of constitutional law. In Mississippi, this are...
Securing 504 Plan Accommodations for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Medical Conditions in Mississippi Schools
Not every student who struggles in a Mississippi classroom needs specialized, separate instruction under an IEP. Many highly capable students in Madison, Oxford, and Southaven simp...
Free Speech Zones and Protest Rights on Mississippi Public University Campuses
From historic civil rights demonstrations outside Fulton Chapel at the University of Mississippi in Oxford to modern rallies on the Drill Field at Mississippi State University in S...