School Discipline & Expulsion Defense Rhode Island
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...