Students

California Enacts Law to Protect Students’ Choice on Pronoun Disclosure to Parents

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Sacramento, Calif. — A new California law now prohibits school districts from mandating that schools inform parents if their children decide to change their pronouns. Signed into law recently, the legislation fortifies privacy protections for students navigating gender identity issues. This measure is part of a broader effort by California lawmakers to support and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ youth within the state’s educational system. It ensures that a student’s decision to change pronouns is not disclosed to parents without the student’s explicit consent, thereby providing a safeguard for students who may face non-acceptance or … Read more

DC Families Demand Better School Bus Services for Disabled Students Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON — Parents and advocacy groups in Washington D.C. are embroiled in a legal battle against the city’s education officials, demanding improved transportation services for students with disabilities. The lawsuit, spearheaded by the Children’s Law Center, and heard on Thursday, argues that the existing services fall short, causing undue hardship for affected families. At the core of this lawsuit is the allegation that the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has consistently failed to offer adequate transport to and from school for children with special needs. This inadequacy has resulted in missed educational … Read more

Atlanta Approves $2 Million Settlement for Tasered Protest Students, Declares It “Well-Deserved Justice”

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Atlanta, GA — The Atlanta City Council recently sanctioned a $2 million settlement for students who were shocked with a Taser by police during the protests in 2020. According to the students’ attorney, Chris Stewart, this compensation is justified and should not be seen as a gratuitous award. Stewart emphasized the gravity of the situation and the well-deserved nature of the settlement during a press conference held earlier this week. In another development focusing on conservation efforts, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has adopted an unprecedented measure in the eastern United States to protect … Read more

Court Revives Lawsuit by Students Duped into Enrolling at Sham University Operated by Homeland Security

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Detroit, MI – In a startling revelation, the University of Farmington, marketed as a legitimate academic institution in Michigan, has been exposed as a faux entity orchestrated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to trap foreign students on visa frauds. The sham came to light in 2019, a year following the unsuspecting enrollment of student Teja Ravi, who paid $12,500 for a master’s degree that never existed. Ravi, along with hundreds of other students, was duped by the university, which offered no actual classes or faculty. The institution was nothing more than a facade … Read more