#student-rights

#student-rights

Legislation passed in Maryland, the Cameron Carden Act of 2024, requires public universities to offer formal withdrawal policies including mental health reasons and mandates refund in such cases.

Colleges and universities have failed to protect Jewish students from rising antisemitism, as highlighted in a report by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

The strike at BIMM underscores the detrimental effects of treating higher education as a profit-driven enterprise.

Academic freedom is crucial for universities to fulfill their role in society

Three anti-Israel protesters allege Columbia University unlawfully suspended them due to political reasons and suffered injuries during protests.

Students sued Columbia University for suspensions related to protests, but were disciplined for violating school rules, not political beliefs.

Parents allege unfair punishment of their son for using AI to assist in preparing schoolwork, initiating a legal case against the school.

Students in Peru are suing their university for not providing vegan food options, claiming violations of their rights and personal identity.

Systemic failure in addressing staffing vacancies and dangerous facilities in West Contra Costa Unified School District.

Parents are suing after their son was expelled for sending emails with rap lyrics and emoji, claiming the school's action was unjustified.

The university is investigating allegations of hostile social media messages related to a lawsuit by a student over examination accommodations.

Students at a Washington, D.C. public school sue over censorship of pro-Palestinian speech, citing rights violation.

Teenagers in Oakland and Berkeley now have the right to vote in school board races, empowering young voices in education decisions.

California is proposing new laws to protect immigrant students from ICE activities near schools.

The City Council approved a uniform dress code policy to address inequities in public school dress codes, particularly those targeting LGBTQ+ students and students of color.

The lawsuit highlights a student's alleged unfair punishment for using AI to assist, amid unclear school policies regarding AI usage.

Facial recognition technology in schools undermines students' academic freedom and well-being, particularly impacting marginalized groups.

The surveillance atmosphere generated by facial recognition is harmful to the educational environment and student development.

Former students of Union Institute & University struggle to access transcripts after the university's closure, hindering their education plans.

California leaders are prioritizing immigrant family protection by limiting ICE enforcement near schools to uphold student attendance and school funding.

A judge ruled that a private school must reverse the expulsion of a student pending a full trial.

School leaders are reassuring parents about potential immigration enforcement on campuses after policy changes by the Trump administration.

Immigration enforcement on campuses could lead to student absenteeism, disrupting education and jeopardizing funding.

The practice of topless health checkups in Japanese schools causes significant discomfort and potential trauma to students, prompting calls for policy change.

A judge temporarily blocked amendments to Title IX protecting LGBTQ+ students in some states.

Georgetown Law School will allow a pregnant student to defer her final exam after public advocacy highlighted Title IX protections for pregnant students.

The seizure of a student's cellphone raises significant legal and ethical questions surrounding privacy rights and civil liberties in university settings.

Santa Cruz judge denies injunction to halt UC Santa Cruz's mass bans on students without hearings, raising concerns about due process and community safety.

Harvard's administration is facing criticism for suspending students involved in pro-Palestine actions, raising questions about academic freedom.

The actions taken by Harvard pose significant implications for freedom of expression and protest in academic settings.

Harvard faculty are facing disciplinary actions for staging a protest to support students penalized for a previous demonstration.

Parents are outraged over a school's strict uniform policy that forced students to be punished for wearing non-compliant shoes.

A school policy penalizing restroom use by withholding extra credit is deemed unfair and harmful by parents.

Such policies disproportionately affect students with disabilities and female students.

High Court upholds Michaela Community School's ban on prayer rituals, reinforcing the school's right to enforce its policies.

Court order bars California college from discriminating against student groups based on views.

College officials attended anti-Israel lecture despite speaker's abhorrent views.

Cornell University is using new policies to restrict pro-Palestinian protests, impacting international students and raising concerns about free speech on campus.

Stanford University has established new clarity on free speech rules in response to recent protests. Unauthorized encampments are now explicitly prohibited.

Students in Arizona's public universities can now opt out of supporting certain organizations with their fees.

Students at M.I.T. protested in support of the pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to arrests and suspensions by the university.

USC enforces strict disciplinary actions against students involved in protests, claiming compliance with safety and conduct codes amid national unrest over pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Protest encampments are counterproductive and lead to more harm than good for academic communities.

Parents want a relaxed dress code after students faced scrutiny for wearing lululemon shorts, feeling body-shamed and uncomfortable.

Parents outraged over secondary school installing cages around bathrooms to restrict student access during class.

Governor Hochul is taking measures to ensure campus safety and address antisemitism in New York colleges following recent protests.

Protests on college campuses demanding schools cut financial ties to Israel amidst Israel-Hamas war.

Universities must prioritize integrity and responsible discourse rather than merely responding to external pressures when addressing campus protests.

Police crackdowns on nonviolent protests have sparked debates on student rights and freedom of expression on college campuses.