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Toolkit: Make My School Safe

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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

A partnership between Texas Appleseed, Disability Rights Texas, and the Earl Carl Institute, 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.