Education Law Rhode Island
Legal Remedies for AI Deepfake Pornography and Cyber Harassment in Rhode Island
The Nightmare of AI Deepfakes in Rhode IslandThe rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has given rise to a horrific new form of cyber harassment: AI deepfake pornography. M...
Rhode Island School Suspensions for Vaping and THC Cartridges: Legal Defenses
Understanding RI's Approach to School VapingThe explosion of e-cigarettes and vaporizers in middle and high schools has led Rhode Island administrators to crack down severely on s...
Rhode Island Cyberstalking Laws: How to File Criminal Charges for Harassing Texts
Your smartphone should connect you to friends and family, not serve as a direct line for abusers to terrorize your life. Cyberstalking and cyberharassment are growing epidemics. Wh...
Censorship of Student Journalism in Rhode Island High Schools
For decades, high school principals across the country have had broad power to censor student newspapers, yearbooks, and broadcast programs. However, Rhode Island is one of the few...
Fourth Amendment Rights in RI Schools: Can a Principal Confiscate and Search Your Phone?
Smartphones hold our most private conversations, photos, and personal information. When a student brings a phone into a Rhode Island public school, they do not completely lose thei...
Student Walkouts in Rhode Island: First Amendment Rights vs. Truancy Laws
In recent years, student-led walkouts have become a powerful tool for young people across the country. Whether marching out of class to demand action on climate change, gun violenc...
How to Win a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) in Rhode Island Schools
Understanding the 10-Day Suspension Limit in Rhode IslandIn Rhode Island school districts-from Providence to Warwick to Cranston-special education students possess robust federall...
Refusing the Pledge of Allegiance in Rhode Island Public Schools
Every morning across the country, millions of public school students are asked to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. While this is a deeply held tradition for many, others...
How Rhode Island Public School Teachers Attain and Defend Legal Tenure
Entering the teaching profession in Rhode Island comes with significant responsibilities, but it also offers a structured path to robust employment security. The concept of "tenure...
Forcing Your Rhode Island School District to Pay for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
Disagreeing with the School's PsychologistWhen a student in Rhode Island is suspected of having a learning disability, the public school district is legally required to conduct a...
Appealing a RIDE Teacher Certification Revocation or Denial in Rhode Island
Earning a teaching certificate requires years of rigorous academic study and student teaching. However, your right to teach in Rhode Island is heavily regulated, and the state hold...
Can a Rhode Island Public School Suspend You for an Off-Campus Arrest?
Jurisdictional Limits of RI School DistrictsIt is a terrifying moment for any parent: your teenager makes a poor decision on a Saturday night, resulting in an arrest for underage...
How to Get a Restraining Order Against a Minor Bully in Rhode Island Family Court
Understanding Rhode Island Family Court JurisdictionBullying in schools has escalated far beyond simple playground teasing. Today, severe physical threats, cyberstalking, and coor...
Can You Sue for Doxxing and Online Harassment in Rhode Island?
The Destructive Nature of DoxxingDoxxing-the act of researching and publicly broadcasting private or identifying information about an individual online-is a vicious weapon used by...
How to Appeal a Local School Committee Expulsion to the RI Commissioner of Education
The Pathway to the Commissioner of EducationBeing expelled from a public school is the ultimate educational penalty. It strips a student of their right to a free public education...
Defending Rhode Island Students Against Zero-Tolerance Weapon Expulsions
The Severity of Zero-Tolerance Weapon PoliciesSchools in Rhode Island enforce strict zero-tolerance policies regarding weapons on campus. Governed by the federal Gun-Free Schools...
Rhode Island Special Education Transition Services for Autistic Students Turning 22
Watching your autistic child approach adulthood is an emotional journey filled with concerns about their future independence. In Rhode Island, the public school system is legally o...
How to Sue a Rhode Island School District for Failing to Stop Severe Cyberbullying
Sending your child to school should be a safe and enriching experience. Unfortunately, in the digital age, bullying no longer stops at the school gates. Severe cyberbullying on pla...
Title IX Expulsion Defense: Protecting the Accused at Rhode Island Universities
The Threat of Title IX at Rhode Island UniversitiesA Title IX accusation can derail a college student's life overnight. Federal law under 20 U.S.C. § 1681 mandates how universitie...
LGBTQ+ Student Privacy Rights in Rhode Island: Can Teachers Out Students to Parents?
Navigating middle and high school is difficult enough, but for transgender, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ youth, the stakes are often much higher. A critical issue facing students in Prov...
IEP vs. 504 Plan in Rhode Island: Legal Differences and Eligibility Rules
Understanding the Legal Differences in Rhode Island SchoolsNavigating the complex world of special education can overwhelm any parent. If you have a child struggling in public sch...
How to File a Special Education Due Process Request Against a Rhode Island School District
Understanding Special Education Due Process in Rhode IslandAdvocating for a child with special needs can often feel like an uphill battle. Whether you live in Providence, Cranston...
Can Rhode Island Public Schools Legally Ban Political Clothing and Hats?
When students walk into a public high school in Providence, Cranston, or Warwick, they do not leave their constitutional rights at the door. Clothing has long been a powerful form...
Suing for Non-Consensual Pornography (Revenge Porn) in Rhode Island Courts
Having an intimate image shared online without your consent is a devastating violation of privacy. Often referred to as 'revenge porn,' the non-consensual dissemination of private...