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Can My College Discipline Me for Marijuana if it’s Allowed Under State Law?

| Author: Felice D. | College Code Violations, Student Rights

According to a survey conducted by the American College Health Association and reported in the spring of last year, over 58% of college students admit to smoking marijuana or using cannabis in another form. The U.S. government says that nearly 8% of college students report using marijuana on a daily basis. However, over 20 states …

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Do I Need to Worry About the Proposed New Rules if I’m Facing a Title IX Complaint?

| Author: Felice D. | College Code Violations, Title IX

Rules for filing and handling Title IX complaints have shifted drastically in recent years, and they are set to change yet again. The key question is just when those changes are coming. The Biden Administration issued proposed new rules in June of 2022 on the 50th anniversary of Title IX. They accepted comments and expected …

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What are Some Actions That Are Considered Title IX Violations?

| Author: Felice D. | College Code Violations, Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 includes broad language that continues to receive even broader interpretation as the years pass. Many students, staff, faculty, and their families are surprised at the range of conduct that is now treated as a Title IX violation. Lawyers for college students see no sign of this trend …

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How Private Are My Educational Records?

| Author: Felice D. | College Code Violations

If you’re 18 years of age and enrolled at a college or university, there are five things you need to know about your records. 1. What is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is the federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. All educational institutions that receive federal funding must …

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