The School Discipline Project
Ensuring Student Access to Education
The School Discipline Project strives to reduce the current racial and special needs disparities in school discipline by teaching the public about Education Law and using the safeguards within the Education Law in our client’s disciplinary proceedings. We believe that obtaining an education is one of the keys to escaping multigenerational poverty. By advocating for students in the community and in hearings we can change outcomes. We are deeply committed to working with families, students, parent & community organizations, as well as the school district to provide students with quality educational environment while making sure every student feels a sense of belonging in their school.
About the company
WNY Law Center’s Executive Director- Keisha Williams, Esq. and School Discipline Attorney Samantha White, Esq. explain how the The School Discipline Project fights racial disparities in school discipline in an effort to combat the school to prison pipeline.
Self-Help Resources
The self-help resources included in this section do not constitute legal advice. They include comprehensive guides that provide an overview of the disciplinary process and a synopsis of NYS Education Law. We have also included links to other organizations and the resources they provide.
Guides:
Additional Resources
- NYCLU (New York Civil Liberties Union)
- NYS Education Dept. Petition
- School Suspension Checklist
- Untimely Hearing Letter
- Principal's Conference Letter
- BPS Code of Conduct
- Connect Buffalo
- Education Law Section 3214
- BPS Long-Term Suspension Resources
- BPS Long-Term Suspension Webinar (Note: this was produced before the pandemic)
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37 Franklin Street
2nd Floor, Suite 210
Buffalo, NY 14202
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