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A child feeling unsafe in california school

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bluez956

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Newark, California
A friend of mine has a daughter that is feeling threatened and unsafe while attending school. He has told her she does not have to go to school until the problem is resolved. He went to a hearing with a police officer, the principal, and some sort of school district official all in attendance 2 weeks ago. He was issued a traffic ticket by the officer for an education code violation. He was directed to appear in front of a judge on May 20, 2002, to determine what the outcome will be for violating this particular code. Because the matter concerning his daughter's safety while at school had not been resolved, she is still not going
to school. Earlier today the police officer that issued him the ticket
telephoned his wife at home and threatened to come to their home and take his daughter to Second Chance unless she is made to resume attending school. His resolution to the problem is to have her attend a different school in the district. However, for some unknown reason, she is not being allowed to do that.

What right does the police have to even make a statement like this let alone actually come to his home and physically remove her as they said they would? Can his daughter be forced to resume attending school fearful of her well being and safety?
Are these people grandstanding and using his daughter as an example. What is his best course of action?
 


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dorenephilpot

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A parent has a duty to make sure the child gets an education. If he fails in that duty, criminal charges can be filed.

If the parent is concerned about the child's safety, he needs to meet with the school and get the issues resolved.

If that is not successful, he can always take the child out of school and enroll her in a private school or he can homeschool her.

BUT SHE HAS TO BE EDUCATED -- at least until the age at which children are allowed to choose not to go, which varies from state to state.

If the child's fears are based on actions by others and he wants to sue, that is also an avenue for him to explore.

Bottom line: Her fears do not relieve him of his duty to educate his child, whether it's in a public or private setting.
 
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Vickie L of La

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Check into homeschooling in your state

At least until he can find a better alternative for his daughter. Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. This way they would not get into trouble with the "law" while they are trying to get the matter resolved. Good luck to your friend and his family....
 

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