Increasing Legal Challenges for Schools Over Using SROs For School Matters: Rockford’s Case Reflects a Broader Pattern
The Rockford Public School District (RPS) in Illinois is currently facing a discrimination lawsuit filed by two national civil rights organizations, the National Center for Youth Law and the MacArthur Justice Center. The lawsuit accuses the district of improperly using School Resource Officers (SROs) to enforce school discipline policies in a way that disproportionately impacts […]
A Quick Thought and Tip on Cell Phones
Texas TEA says HISD in Trouble for Suspending Homless Students: What Does That Mean?
TEA Says HISD Illegally Suspended Homeless Students: It is much more complicated.
Ensuring Compliance: How Texas Schools Can Avoid Legal Pitfalls in Disciplining Homeless Students
The recent investigation into Texas schools illegally suspending homeless students has brought a critical issue to light that demands immediate action. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has responded by issuing guidance to school districts and promising a review of suspension practices, but the scope of the problem suggests that more comprehensive measures are necessary. The […]
How is the SRO/Admin Relationship at Your School?
Quick Tip For Schools and LE Regarding MOU’s
Lessons From DOJ Investigation of Hawkins County Schools in Tennessee
Another Call for a “Deeper”Investigation into the Oxford Shooting. What are they missing?
Analyzing the Hanes Magnet School Incident
Introduction: A Hanes Magnet School in Winston -Salem NC, involving a School Resource Officer (SRO), a student, and a counselor raises questions about the roles and responsibilities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the school district and local law enforcement. The incident, which resulted in the arrest of a student, highlights potential misapplications […]