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If Your Child Gets Expelled From School, What Happens?

Law Office of Katie Walsh

A variety of things can, and likely will, happen if your child gets expelled from school. None of these things are positive, especially if you would like your child to remain at the school they are enrolled in.

Going over what will happen if your child gets expelled from school and speaking with a California school expulsion lawyer at the Law Office of Katie Walsh, who can help prevent that from happening, will allow your child to remain at school.

What Happens If Your Child Gets Expelled From School?

The definition of expulsion in California is as follows: when a student is no longer allowed to attend a particular school for a period of time that, in most cases, is longer than a year.

Just as an example, if a student is found to have sold controlled substances while on campus, then they can be forced to no longer attend that particular school.

Right before an expulsion can be finalized, you and your child can request a hearing. This hearing will allow your child to make a case for themselves and, in turn, why expulsion is not the right choice.

If your child is successful, then they will be allowed to remain at the school they are enrolled at. But, if they are not, then the initial outcome – expulsion – will move forward, forcing your child to no longer attend that school.

A child who is expelled will need to find another school to enroll at. This isn’t always easy, and, as such, it is not uncommon for expelled students to deal with significant educational challenges due to their expulsion.

Should Your Child Request An Expulsion Hearing?

The answer to the question outlined above is always “Yes.”

Your child should always request an expulsion hearing before they agree to be expelled. And, the reason for this is as follows: expulsion not only creates educational challenges, it can affect their post-education future.

Just as an example, if your child is expelled, then it may be more difficult for them to get into college or even obtain their high school diploma. And this can affect their ability to get a good job and thrive in their career.

Given these facts, your child should always request an expulsion hearing. But, when they are at this hearing, it is of the utmost importance that they present their defense with the assistance of a lawyer.

Why Does Your Child Need A Lawyer For Their Expulsion Hearing?

Your child needs a lawyer for their expulsion hearing. The main reason for this is as follows: Obtaining a good expulsion outcome is not easy.

If your child works with a lawyer who knows how the process works and what they need to do to obtain the best possible legal outcome, then doing so will be much easier.

On the other hand, if your child does not work with a lawyer, there is a strong chance they will be expelled, even if they should not be.

Speak With An Orange County School Expulsion Hearing Lawyer

Your child can and should request an expulsion hearing. Speak with an Orange County school expulsion hearing lawyer at the Law Office of Katie Walsh, and we will help your child remain at the school they are enrolled in.

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