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Although the rules about what students can and can’t do is a large part of education law, it’s important to remember that students have certain rights as well. These rights are guaranteed and can’t be taken away by teachers or school administrators.

It’s important to remember that there may be different laws at the federal and state levels pertaining to your civil rights case. Let’s talk about what these nuances could mean for your case.

The courts do not frequently overturn school dress code policies. However, if there is a social, political, or religious message associated with what the students are wearing, the courts will be more sympathetic. For example, in Pennsylvania, the ACLU recently won a lawsuit against a school policy banning students form wearing breast cancer awareness bracelets that said I

When you meet with a civil attorney to discuss taking civil action, he or she will review the merits of your case and will offer sound advice on the matter. At the end of the session, you will know if it is in your best interests to move forward with any action.

Did you know that there are a wide range of federal laws that protect grade school and high school students from various forms of discrimination in public schools? This includes discrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin, as well as discrimination against students with disabilities.