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The Rights of Public School Students in Washington State http://www.aclu-wa.org/issues/students/Rights.of.S Source: American Civil Liberties Union of Washington A guide for students that provides a summary "...of the current laws which govern a student's life in Washington's public primary and secondary schools [and a description of] what can happen if a public school student violates school rules and regulations and what a student can do who believes his or her rights have been violated." Topics include: Guidelines for handling your own problems: being your own advocate; compulsory attendance; freedom of speech; the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures; student records; the right to a free public education; discipline; religious issues; and police in public schools. full description	What are the legal responsibilities of students? What rights do students have in the United States? What should one do before filing a lawsuit? What are the rights of children to education in Washington state? What rights do disabled students have in Washington state? What rights do non-English speaking students have in Washington state? Are school required to provide language assistance to students whose primary language is not English? What protections do pregnant students have in Washington state? May a student be prohibited from attending school because he or she has not been vaccinated? What protections do HIV-positive students have in Washington state? Are children required to attend school in Washington state? Under what circumstance may a young person be excused from attending school? What happens when a student fails to attend school and does not have valid justification? Is home schooling allowed in Washington state? What types of discipline are allowed in Washington schools? Under what circumstances may a student be excluded from the classroom? When may a student be suspended or expelled? Can parents appeal a suspension or expulsion? What discipline procedures are required by Washington state law? What types of student speech are constitutionally protected? Who controls the content of school newspapers? May students be barred from attending school because of what they are wearing? Can students be compelled to say the pledge of allegiance? Are schools allowed to sponsor Christmas-themed events? Is a warrant required to search a student or student property? Can students be tested for drugs in Washington? Who can access student records in Washington state?
Students and Parents Know Your Rights in Disciplinary Proceedings -- Suspension for Unexcused Absences http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?300 Source: Northwest Justice Project Typically, a student may not be suspended due to unexcused absences. This resource lists conditions that must be me before a student may be suspended for unexcused absences. full description	May a student be suspended for unexcused absences? Under what circumstance may a student be suspended for unexcused absences?
Students and Parents Know Your Rights in Disciplinary Proceedings -- Spanish Version http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?298 Source: Northwest Justice Project Information in Spanish on the rights of students and parents in disciplinary proceedings. Topics include: Short-term suspension (10 days or less); Expulsion or long-term suspension (more than 10 days); Rights of students and parents; Emergency Discipline; Suspension for Unexcused; Absences; and Readmission and alternative education. full description	Do students have the right to appeal a suspension? What's the procedure for appealing a short-term suspension? Do parents have the right to notice of a suspension? Do parents have the right to notice of a suspension in the their native language? Under what circumstances may a student be removed immediately from class? How long does a parent have to request a hearing? Does a student have the right to remain in school pending a hearing? May a student be suspended for unexcused absences? Under what circumstance may a student be suspended for unexcused absences? When can a student apply for readmission after being expelled? What rights to an education do expelled or suspended students have? Do expelled and suspended students have a right to alternative education? Can a school expel a student without trying other types of discipline first? Under what circumstance may a student be expelled or suspended for the long-term? What rights do parents and students have when a student is being expelled?
Students and Parents Know Your Rights in Disciplinary Proceedings -- Student Rights to Readmission or Alternative Education when Expelled or Suspended http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?299 Source: Northwest Justice Project A brief description of students' rights to request readmission or alternative education when expelled or suspended. full description	When can a student apply for readmission after being expelled? What rights to an education to expelled or suspended students have? Do expelled and suspended students have a right to alternative education?