8.4.1 Basic Principles

The following sections provide general guidance for attorneys representing students in an expulsion hearing.1  Expulsion cases happen within a very quick timeframe. Parents might not reach out for assistance until just a few days before the hearing is set so it is important to be able to assess the case status quickly to know the immediate next steps that need to be taken.

• 1As set forth above, a parent has the right to bring a lay advocate or lawyer to act as an advocate for a student at an expulsion hearing. See La. R.S. 17:416(C) (“At such hearing the student may be represented by any person of his choice.”).