#student-rights

#student-rights

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Both US-born and foreign students have constitutionally recognized rights to free speech.

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

RNH's parents are suing his school after he was punished for using AI in a project, claiming it could harm his college applications.

UC Santa Cruz police warrant to seize student phone raises concerns over privacy and retaliation against pro-Palestine protests.

A second grader was punished by eating lunch outside in cold, raising concerns of bullying and mistreatment at Belleville Public School #4.

Around 5,000 students are suing UCL over disrupted education due to the pandemic and strikes.

Students claim breaches in tuition contracts due to canceled lectures, online classes, and restricted access to facilities during the pandemic.

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

Olivet University has faced serious allegations of exploitation and student mistreatment, culminating in legal actions and federal investigations.

Teachers often restrict bathroom access to manage classroom situations and teach self-control,

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.

Momodou Taal successfully appealed his disenrollment from Cornell University due to pro-Palestine activism, maintaining his visa status amid public pressure.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A Texas high school student, Darryl George, has been suspended again for violating the school's dress code regarding his hairstyle.

This suspension is the latest in a long-standing dispute over the school's policy on hair and grooming standards.

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.

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

Critics decry the apparent silencing of pro-Palestinian activism at NYU Abu Dhabi, expressing concerns about academic freedom limitations.