Understanding Student Rights Through Landmark Cases: The Legally Blind Justice Podcast: Episode 30
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This episode of the Legally Blind Justice Podcast explores the evolution of student rights through landmark legal cases. Host Dr. Tim Markley discusses significant rulings that have shaped due process, Title IX, and the protections afforded to students in educational settings. The conversation highlights key cases from the 1960s to 2019, illustrating the ongoing development of legal standards that protect students from discrimination, harassment, and unfair disciplinary actions.
takeaways
- Students have a right to due process before expulsion.
- The Tinker case established free speech rights for students.
- Public universities cannot discriminate against student groups based on beliefs.
- Suspensions require an opportunity for students to present their side.
- Title IX protects against sex discrimination in education.
- Academic dismissals have different procedural protections than disciplinary actions.
- Schools can be held liable for deliberate indifference to harassment.
- Peer-to-peer harassment is covered under Title IX.
- Mental health issues do not negate a student's due process rights.
- Title IX investigations must be conducted fairly and without bias.
keywords: student rights, due process, Title IX, education law, legal cases, student defense, school discipline, harassment, academic dismissal, legal advice
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