Is a school allowed to file a police report and speak to my child without my being present?
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Is a school allowed to file a police report and speak to my child without my being present?
The school district has charged against my child. The incident happened at 12:30 pm but I was not informed until 2:30 pm, well after the police report and statement were taken.
Asked on October 7, 2019 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, the school district can, because by law, the school district is "in loco parentis": that is, in order to be able to supervise their students, they are given parental-like authority over your children while they are in school, on school property, or at school activities.
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