Full question:
My son is an honor student and senior at Marysville high school. I was the former head basketball coach and some of the school staff and the administrators do not like me. My son has been harassed for the past year, but this year he was pulled aside by the security officer and warned that he needed to be very careful and watch his back because the school administration was out to get him. He has been accused of cutting class when he was actually in class, pulled out of his honors Enlish class to be interrogated over an alleged cut that didn't occur. They threatened to bench him from his last home basketball game and a teacher refused to give him the homework assignment in her class. She handed the assignment to everyone but Cameron and told him he wouldn't get one, What action can I take to put a stop to this? He has excellent attendance, is an honor student, member of the Christian club and he is hearing impaired.
- Category: Schools
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
California state and federal laws ensure equal access to education and promote understanding and tolerance among students, staff, teachers, and administrators. Under California law, harassment based on race, gender, disability, or sexual orientation is prohibited. School districts must maintain a safe, harassment-free environment and can be held liable for failing to address known harassment. This includes student-on-student and teacher-on-student harassment, as well as the administration's failure to respond to complaints effectively.
You can file complaints against administrators or faculty with the school board. If a union is involved, they may assist in resolving conflicts. If the school board does not address your complaints properly, consulting a local attorney may be advisable to evaluate potential civil claims for harassment against the school or individuals involved.
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