What is a school’s liability if bullying goes unchecked? What kind of political activity is allowed on school property? These are just two examples of a multitude of sensitive legal issues connected with the educational system in the Holland area and elsewhere in the state of Michigan.
A growing and complex field
As federal, state, and local governments pass more and more laws regulating schools and their relations with students and employees, School Law is a burgeoning and complex field. The attorneys in Cunningham Dalman’s School Law Practice Group are well aware of the multifaceted aspects of this developing sphere of law. We are well-positioned to help you, whether you happen to be a school official, parent, teacher, student, or employee of the Michigan educational system.
Here is a sampling of the issues addressed by the School Law Practice Group:
Student rights and discipline
- Bullying—face to face and online
- Anti-concussion laws
- Speech
- Schools of choice
Employment
- Unemployment compensation
- Family Medical Leave Act
Open Meetings Act
- Freedom of Information Act
- Board policies
Contracting with school districts
- Bidding