ICE generally cannot enter nonpublic areas of a public school or remove a student without consent or a judicial warrant. ICE “sensitive locations” guidance and school district policies often require administrators to review warrants and limit access. This article explains lawful entry, student questioning, records requests, and steps schools and parents can take in 2026. […]
A student rights violation occurs when a school unlawfully interferes with a student’s legally protected rights—such as free speech, due process, equal protection, or disability accommodations—under the U.S. Constitution and federal laws like Title IX and the ADA. These violations often arise in discipline, bullying and harassment responses, searches and seizures, and special education services. […]
School discipline law is the set of federal and state rules that governs how schools can punish students, including suspensions and expulsions, while protecting due process rights. It requires fair, consistent procedures and limits discipline that is arbitrary or discriminatory. This article explains the core legal standards, student rights, and how discipline policies differ by […]
Student privacy law (FERPA) is a 1974 federal law that protects the privacy of student education records at schools receiving U.S. Department of Education funding. It grants parents rights to access and request corrections, which transfer to students at age 18 or when attending postsecondary school. This article explains FERPA basics, covered records, disclosures, and […]
