Education Law Oregon
Defending Against False Harassment and Stalking Accusations in Oregon Civil Courts
A Stalking Protective Order (SPO) is designed to protect vulnerable victims from dangerous predators. Unfortunately, this powerful legal tool is frequently weaponized by vindictive...
Oregon Student Journalism Law: Censorship of High School Newspapers and Yearbooks
For decades, high school administrators across the United States operated under the assumption that they held total editorial control over student publications. However, Oregon law...
Defending Against University Expulsion for AI Use and Academic Dishonesty in Oregon
The integration of Artificial Intelligence into daily life has created a massive legal gray area on college campuses. Universities across Oregon are currently grappling with how to...
How to Obtain a Civil Stalking Protective Order (SPO) in Oregon: Costs, Timelines, and Evidence
Dealing with a stalker is a terrifying and exhausting experience, whether you reside in Portland, Eugene, Bend, or a rural Oregon community. Fortunately, Oregon law provides a powe...
Can an Oregon Teacher Legally Confiscate and Search a Student's Cell Phone?
Cell phones are essentially small computers containing a student's entire private life, from personal photos and text messages to social media accounts and banking apps. When a stu...
Oregon Laws on Cyberbullying and Doxxing: How to Unmask Anonymous Online Harassers
The internet provides a veil of anonymity that abusers frequently exploit to terrorize victims without facing immediate consequences. Cyberbullying, doxxing, and targeted digital h...
Can You Sue Parents for a Minor's Cyberbullying in Oregon? Civil Liability Explained
Cyberbullying has evolved from simple schoolyard teasing into a highly coordinated, digital nightmare that can devastate a child's mental health. When a teenager is targeted online...
Suing an Abuser for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) in Oregon
Sometimes, a protective order is not enough to truly hold an abuser accountable, especially when their actions have caused severe, lingering psychological trauma that requires ongo...
How to Force an Oregon School District to Pay for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
Understanding Your Right to an IEE in OregonWhen a child struggles academically or behaviorally, the local school district is required to conduct a thorough evaluation. But what h...
Can Oregon Schools Legally Punish Students for Off-Campus Social Media Posts?
In the digital age, the boundary between the schoolyard and a student's personal life has blurred. When an Oregon student posts a controversial TikTok from their bedroom on a Satur...
Student Walkouts and On-Campus Protests: A Guide to Free Assembly in Oregon Schools
From Portland to Eugene, student activism has always been a cornerstone of Oregon's culture. Whether students are marching for climate action or advocating for social justice, youn...
Securing Residential Treatment Center (RTC) Funding Through Your Oregon School District
Forcing School Districts to Pay for Residential CareRaising a child with severe behavioral, emotional, or developmental disabilities is an overwhelming challenge. When a child's n...
How to Defend Against K-5 Suspensions and Expulsions Under Oregon's SB 553
When you get a call from your child's elementary school saying they are facing a suspension or expulsion, it can feel like the world is collapsing. However, parents in Oregon have...
Appealing an Inter-District Transfer Denial or Residency Fraud Accusation in Oregon
Defending Your Child's Right to Attend SchoolSchool boundaries in Oregon dictate where a child receives their education, and the quality of schools can vary wildly from one neighb...
Suing an Oregon Public School for Negligent Supervision: Timelines and Tort Claims Act Limits
Navigating the Oregon Tort Claims Act (OTCA)When a child is seriously injured at school due to a lack of proper supervision, a parent's first instinct is often to file a lawsuit a...
Revenge Porn and Nonconsensual Image Sharing: Civil Lawsuits and Damages in Oregon
Discovering that private, intimate images of yourself have been shared online without your consent is a deeply violating and traumatic experience. Commonly known as "revenge porn,"...
Navigating Oregon Special Education Due Process Hearings: Attorney Fees and Hidden Costs
The Financial Realities of Due Process HearingsWhen an Oregon school district fails to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) or repeatedly violates a child's Individu...
The CROWN Act and Dress Codes: Fighting Hair and Attire Discrimination in Oregon Schools
For decades, public school dress codes have been used as a tool to subtly-and sometimes overtly-discriminate against students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and female students. Rules...
How to Sue an Oregon Public School for First Amendment Violations: Timelines and Costs
When a public school in Oregon silences a student's speech, punishes peaceful protests, or unlawfully restricts religious expression, it may be violating the First Amendment of the...
Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDR) in Oregon: Defending IEP Students from Expulsion
When a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan faces significant disciplinary action, the school cannot simply expel them like a general education stud...
Can an Oregon School Legally Deny Your Child an IEP for Dyslexia or ADHD?
Understanding IEP Eligibility in OregonWatching your child struggle with reading, math, or focusing in class is incredibly stressful. When you finally get a medical diagnosis for...