School Discipline

Even though students’ rights in school disciplinary proceedings are limited, they still have rights. 

In this guide, you will find information about students’ rights in school disciplinary proceedings and practical information on how to appeal or file a grievance if you think that a student’s rights have been violated.  

This guide is not meant to provide legal advice, either general or specific. For legal advice, you should consult a lawyer. Legal aid or the Texas State Bar may be able to help you find a lawyer. If the impacted student has a disability, Disability Rights Texas may be able to help. If the impacted student has a disciplinary issue at a public school and lives in the greater Houston area, the Juvenile and Children’s Advocacy Project may be able to help.