Legal Question in Education Law in New York

school code of conduct

is pushing a student away from

oneself in self defense be included

in the schools definition of a violent act? policy states hitting, kicking.

punching, and scratching . can a school legally suspend a child for pushing another child off himself to

avoid a physical altercation. my child was punched in the face and had his property damaged. both children recieved the same punishment. this happened in a public school. can they really do this? thank you in advance for your

help


Asked on 4/11/07, 7:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: school code of conduct

The school has a rule for fighting. What happened to you is unfair but must be fought in an appeal or superintendent's meeting. Please be sure of your facts if you are going to ask for such a hearing.

While you do not have to have a lawyer present, the district will send one. You are crazy not to have a lawyer, as you do not want this suspension on any perment record of your son.

If you are interested in our office handling the case, just click on the link below or go to www.colleluorilaw.com we are located right in Woodbury.

Good Luck.

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Answered on 4/12/07, 12:22 am


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