Civil Rights & Discrimination
We stand up for students’ rights and the protection of students in school
We stand up for students’ rights and the protection of students in school
School-age children have various constitutional and civil rights that apply in schools. There are also an array of additional federal, state and local laws that protect students’ civil rights by prohibiting schools from discriminating against them on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) and disability.
Discrimination against students means being denied the right to:
This means that the school cannot prevent your child from fully participating in school or a school activity because your child’s race, national origin, sex, disability or other protected category. For example, your daughter cannot be told she cannot play a certain sport because she is a girl, and your son cannot be prevented from participating in a field trip because he has a disability.
At Timoney Knox, we are committed to protecting students’ rights, including their right to be free from discrimination at school and to ensure that students receive equal treatment and equal access to quality education.
We regularly represent and aggressively advocate on behalf of students who have been the victims of discrimination and/or harassment in schools on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability. Our attorneys can handle a wide range of civil rights disputes, including those involving student free speech and other student First Amendment rights, Title IX violations, sex discrimination in school, discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, sexual harassment in school, bullying, religious discrimination in school, racial discrimination in school, disability accommodations in school and matters arising under the ADA and Section 504.
If you suspect your child has been treated differently, discriminated against, harassed or denied services in violation of his or her civil rights, it is important that you consult with a lawyer for discrimination at school as soon as possible to protect your rights and avoid any legal limitations for filing a claim.
Call us with questions about our education law services or for a free initial consultation, fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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