NJ School Law

All parents want what is best for their children. However, sometimes pursuing your child's best interest may involve challenging the school system. Lentz & Gengaro LLP represents clients throughout New Jersey in a wide variety of legal education matters. We can help you stand up to your local school district and get your child what he or she is entitled to receive.

NJ school law and disciplinary policies

In an ideal world, discipline law and policy balances both the constitutional right to a public education and the right to a safe educational environment. Unfortunately, disciplinary actions can err in the wrong direction and cause students to be denied public education in the name of school safety. An experienced NJ special education lawyer understands the difficulties faced daily by teachers and school administrators. However, he or she also knows that each child has a right to a public education.

Expulsion policies under NJ school laws

NJ education laws enable public schools to suspend and/or expel students at any age and for nearly any reason. Suspension and expulsion rates vary widely from district to district. Your child's right to a public education may have more to do with the district he or she attends school in than the imposition of effective discipline policies. A skilled education lawyer in NJ can protect your child's rights and help ensure he or she receives the education they deserve.

NJ school law and suspension policies and zero tolerance

Under public pressure to solve the perceived potential of violence in schools, officials frequently applya zero-tolerance policy to student misbehavior-often mislabeling it as dangerous. However, research does not support zero-tolerance as an effective measure in creating school safety and order.

Sometimes you must challenge

Our NJ education law firm has a profound and comprehensive understanding of what NJ schools may and may not do-and the tactics schools use when a parent challenges decisions. Both you and your children have rights. Contact Lentz & Gengaro LLP online or call 973-669-8900 today to see how we can help.