my stepson was told he could not attend a public school because he has a criminal charge. this charge is pending and there is no conviction. first time hes ever been in any trouble. its not a crime of pocession or assault. what gives the public school the right to deny education. Wheres the due process, no child left behind.
2007-08-28 00:48:42 · 4 answers · asked by michael n 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The school has the right (and obligation) to protect the other students from potential danger, or they could be facing a risk themselves--ie lawsuits from other parents in the event that they allow your child to attend school knowing he presents a danger and another child is then hurt as a result.
In my area (I don’t know about yours) a child has to do something VERY BAD in order to be denied the right to attend school. So, what was your child accused of?
2007-08-28 02:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all the no child left behind is a joke. It's not a very funny one but it's what Bush used to make himself look good.
With the money for no child left behind they got books that a family member had published. Just another way for them to make money off of the American public.
As for your stepson I would take it to the board. Maybe contact your local paper also. If they show no interest you can write something up and put it in the paper yourself. Schools hate that type of publicity.
There was something awhile back where kids were in trouble at school for posting a web page from home.
I think this is totally outrageous for a School to punish a student for something he or she does away from school.
2007-08-28 08:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by letfreedomring 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My question would be how did this come the the schools attention. If this happened on summer vacation and charges are pending, how were they able to learn this information? Plus he is juvenile, they dont make information on people that young public. There must be more to this because it just doesnt make sense
You should take this up with the school board.
Good luck.
2007-08-28 07:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by KUJayhawksfan* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the school district has overstepped itself. Your son is innocent until proven guilty and I don't think they should have the right to suspend your son without being proven guilty and I'm not so sure they have the right if he is is proven guilty. Get them to put it in writing first and then get an attorney.
2007-08-28 07:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋