Education Law Utah
Student Athlete Protest Rights Under the Utah High School Activities Association
High school sports are a cornerstone of community life in Utah. From Friday night football games in Logan to state basketball championships in Salt Lake City, student-athletes dedi...
Navigating Off-Campus Social Media Free Speech for Utah High School Students
The boundary between a student's private life and their school life has been completely blurred by smartphones. Today, a frustrated rant posted on Saturday night from a bedroom in...
Utah Laws on GPS Tracking, Apple AirTags, and Digital Cyberstalking: How to Seek Legal Protection
Civil and Criminal Implications of Digital Stalking in UtahTechnology has revolutionized our lives, but it has also handed abusers terrifying new tools. In Utah, the law has rapid...
Appealing a School District's Denial of an IEP or 504 Plan in Utah
Sitting in a school conference room and hearing administrators say your struggling child 'does not qualify' for special education services is a devastating experience. Many parents...
How to Request and Prepare for an IEP Meeting in Utah Public Schools: Timelines and Procedures
Watching your child struggle in school is heartbreaking, but you do not have to fight this battle alone. If your child is falling behind academically, behaviorally, or socially in...
Civil Liability for Doxxing and Swatting in Utah: Suing Anonymous Online Harassers
Understanding Doxxing, Swatting, and Civil LiabilityThe internet has created dangerous new avenues for targeted harassment. 'Doxxing' occurs when an individual maliciously publish...
Winning a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) for IEP Students in Utah
Protecting Special Education Students in UtahChildren with disabilities often face unique challenges in the classroom, and traditional disciplinary methods can unfairly punish the...
Defending Utah Students Against Vaping and THC Cartridge Expulsions
Facing the Vaping Epidemic in Utah SchoolsVaping has become a massive issue in high schools and middle schools across Utah. In response, school districts in Davis County, Salt Lak...
Filing a Civil Stalking Injunction Against a Neighbor or HOA Member in Utah
Understanding Utah Civil Stalking InjunctionsDisputes with neighbors or Homeowner Association (HOA) board members can quickly escalate from minor annoyances to terrifying harassme...
IDEA Due Process Hearings in Utah: Costs, Timelines, and What to Expect
When informal negotiations and mediation fail to resolve a dispute with a school district, parents must turn to the ultimate legal remedy under the Individuals with Disabilities Ed...
How to Prepare for a District Disciplinary Expulsion Hearing in Utah
Defending Your Child's Educational Future in UtahReceiving a notice that your child is facing expulsion from a public school is one of the most stressful events a parent can exper...
Can Utah Public Schools Legally Ban Political Apparel Like MAGA Hats or BLM Shirts?
Sending your child to school in Utah means navigating an increasingly polarized climate. Whether your teenager wants to wear a Make America Great Again (MAGA) hat to a high school...