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Toolkit: Make My School Safe

Texas Appleseed

Grievance and Complaint Options

School District Level
State Level
Federal Level

Book traversal links for Grievance and Complaint Options

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What's Inside

Do students have different rights and protections when they are in school?
When must a school contact a student's parent/guardian?
Can a student be questioned without a parent/guardian present?
Can officers search students' belongings?
Can students videotape school police officers?
What happens when students are arrested at school?
What happens when students receive a Class C misdemeanor in school?
TIPS: If you are charged with a Class C misdemeanor in school
Grievance and Complaint Options
Filing a complaint against an officer
Options for filing a lawsuit
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All Guides In This Toolkit

What Makes a School Safe
Police in Schools
Protecting Students’ Rights
Considerations for Students with Disabilities
Organizing and Changing Your School!
School Discipline

Written in partnership between Texas Appleseed, Disability Rights Texas, the Earl Carl Institute, and the now-closed Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project - with pro bono support from Latham & Watkins LLP

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.