Student Issues

SLS advises and represents clients in student discipline matters. We publish one of the most comprehensive student discipline manuals in the State. In addition to discipline issues, our attorneys represent districts in interdistrict transfer issues, student records/FERPA issues, student speech and 1st Amendment matters, student search and seizure questions, drug testing issues, and related matters. Regular training in the student discipline process is provided for administrators.

Attorney Alan Harris is a former United States Marine Corps JAG officer who joined SLS from private practice in 2002. Al represents districts and advises governing boards in student discipline matters and a range of other issues pertaining to students such as free speech and dress code issues. He assists administrators in obtaining temporary restraining orders and stay-away orders. He also practices in the areas of special education and school business law.