If you’re a student at SUNY Empire State College and you’re accused of misconduct, you should not speak to the school unless you take the necessary precautions, too much is at stake. At SUNY Empire State College, the school will have specific policies as to how your case will be addressed and adjudicated. Understanding and successfully navigate these policies is important key to success.

As to which policy would apply it will in part be dependent upon the specific offense alleged. Is it the Title IX sexual misconduct charge? Is it an academic integrity or an academic misconduct charge? Or is it a matter of a general disciplinary issue? Understanding that at SUNY Empire State College, as with all schools, they can often be in a rush to judgment and they do not have an accused student’s rights and interests in mind, that’s why an experienced attorney advisor can navigate the process and can protect an accused student’s rights and interest to potentially help allow for the most favorable outcome.

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Understanding Illinois’ Exhaustion of Interventions Mandate

Facing disciplinary action at school can be incredibly stressful for students and their families. When a school threatens long-term suspension or expulsion, academic futures hang in the balance. In Illinois, however, thanks to a landmark law, the state’s priority is keeping students in the classroom. Illinois’ “Exhaustion of Interventions” mandate […]

When Academic Discipline Turns Into Litigation

A recent Idaho case shows how academic disputes can escalate when fairness is in question, particularly where allegations of racial discrimination are raised under federal civil rights law. According to the Idaho Capital Sun, a jury awarded $160,000 to a doctoral pharmacy student who alleged racial discrimination after being removed from […]

When the SRO (School Resource Officer) is Involved: Why “Educational Discipline” Just Became “Legal Defense”

In the name of student safety, schools are installing School Resource Officers (SROs) on campus. But SROs’ involvement in campus problems also means that incidents at school can now turn directly into criminal investigations. What parents need to know is this: If your child faces discipline because of an incident […]

Can Schools Punish Students for Social Media Posts? The Mahanoy Standard

A frustrated high school cheerleader walks into a convenience store on a Saturday afternoon. She snaps a photo with a friend, raises her middle finger, and posts a profanity-filled message to Snapchat complaining about school and cheerleading. By Monday, she’s suspended from the cheer squad. Most students would assume that’s […]