By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
While the total number of children being suspended or expelled has actually dropped in recent years, a study from Great Britain shows that children with special needs, those who qualify for free lunch programs, and those from ethnic minorities are sent home eight times more often than their peers. The study also noted that boys were three times more likely than girls to be suspended or expelled from school.
By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Arizona child care facilities / day care centers must comply with regulations and procedures set forth in the Arizona Administrative Code (AAC) Title 9 Health Services – Chapter 5 – Department of Health Services – Child Care Facilities. Pursuant to Section R9-5-40 – Staff-to-Children Ratios AAC, a licensee has a duty to staff the child care facility according to prescribed staff to children ratios to comply with the child care regulations. Facilities that are compliant with staff ratio standards typically have a better record of supervision. Many personal injuries and tragedies take place in day care centers that are understaffed. Facilities that violate staff to children ratios often times violate other standards that help promote and ensure proper supervision of children in the day care setting.
By Joseph R. Hillebrand Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Missouri and other States around the nation, it appears that more and more stories are being reported about female teachers having inappropriate (sexual) relationships with male students. Some believe that these situations are different from male teachers having a relationship with a female or a male student. I disagree. Teachers are put in a position of trust with students. Teachers are not placed into schools to hit on or pick up students like at a singles bar. Teachers are there to supervise and educate our children – not have sex with them. In St. Louis (Breckenridge Hills), Missouri, an investigation is under way regarding a Special School District teacher who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a 17 year old male student at Ritenour High School. See Missouri Teacher Faces Allegations of Inappropriate Relationship. The teacher was placed on leave pending the investigation. Of course, the teacher has a right to defend herself against any administrative or criminal charges.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Schools in Arizona and other States have a balancing act to perform every day. Administrators and teachers must balance safety / order with the constitutional rights of the students. Savana Redding, a former student at Safford Middle School in Arizona, was strip searched in the school when Savana was in eighth grade. Savana is now 19 years old. School officials suspected that Savana had Ibuprofen. The search yielded no drugs whatsoever. After all of these years, Savana’s case is still pending. School officials questioned Savana and then performed the search when another student claimed that Savana gave the student prescription strength Ibuprofen. Savana sued the Safford School District. A court later determined that Savana’s constitutional rights were violated and she was entitled to compensation for her damages. You can read more about this case and other cases involving searches in schools at Strip Searches in Schools – Student Rights and Causes of Action.
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