A former assistant district attorney, Craig Kowalski possesses a master’s degree in education administration and a juris doctor from Boston College. As a member of Nuttall, MacAvoy & Joyce, P.C., Massachusetts-based attorney Craig Kowalski handles legal cases for public school districts. This includes navigating state legislation regarding disciplinary measures such as expulsion.
Under state law, public schools must minimize the use of long-term suspension or expulsion as a disciplinary method, except as a last resort or in response to very specific behaviors. For example, students found guilty of committing felonies may be expelled. Other actions that may result in expulsion include assaulting a teacher or other staff member, or bringing prohibited items such as alcohol, drugs, or weapons to school.
In most cases, expulsion can only last for one calendar year, and students have a right to appeal their schools’ decisions. Schools are also required to support the expelled student’s academic progress by providing their parents or guardians with alternative schooling options and helping the student access these services.
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