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School discipline

Legal Information

In this section of Washington LawHelp you will find general legal information and resources about school discipline in Washington state.

• Make a Difference in a Child's Life - Education Advocacy Manual

  A manual for helping children and youth get what they need in school. Read More

  By:

  TeamChild

• Parent's Guide to Public School Discipline in WA

  Th is guide provides nuts-and-bolts advice for parents and guardians whose children are facing disciplinary proceedings in public schools. Read More

  By:

  ACLU

• Reengagement Meetings - Tips for Families

  New school discipline laws went into effect September 30, 2013. One of the significant changes requires school districts to create reengagement plans for every student excluded from school for 10 or more days. Read More

  By:

  TeamChild

• Reengagement Meetings - Tips for Students

  New school discipline laws went into effect September 30, 2013. One of the significant changes requires school districts to create reengagement plans for every student excluded from school for 10 or more days. Read More

  By:

  TeamChild

• Parents' Guide to Truancy in Washington

  Th is guide is designed to help parents understand their children’s rights in the truancy process. It is not meant to provide legal advice. Students who want to learn more about their rights can also use this guide, but we recommend that they ask a trusted adult or youth advocate to help them through the process. Read More

  By:

  ACLU

• Video - Rights of Special Education Students: Discipline

  This video describes your child's rights under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These are federal laws, so the information is true for every state. This video will teach you about discipline of a special education student. Read More

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  Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut

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  Spanish / Español

• Change in School Discipline & School Discipline Basics - Tips for Students and Families

  New school discipline laws went into effect September 30, 2013. School districts can no longer exclude a student from school for an indefinite period of time. Suspensions and expulsions cannot last longer than one year, and school districts must create reengagement plans tailored to students’ individual circumstances. Read More

  By:

  TeamChild

• Public School Discipline

  Your rights in school discipline and disciplinary proceedings. Publication 1116EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Truancies and School Attendance

  1134EN - Information about what happens when your child does not attend school and the school files a truancy action. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Video - Juvenile Court and Education: Consequences You Should Know

  This short video give a broad overview of the intersection of the courts, education and school discipline and the legal rights of students and their families. Read More

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  Washington State Office of Public Defense