School Discipline Resources

Self-Help Appeal Tools

The self-help resources in this section are not meant to serve as legal advice. They include detailed guides that outline the disciplinary process and summarize NYS Education Law. We have also provided links to other organizations and their resources.

The Short-Term Suspension Appeal Generator (0-5 days) can create an appeal letter for a Short-Term suspension.

The Long-Term Suspension Appeal Generator (6+ days) can create an appeal letter for a Superintendent's / Formal / Long-Term suspension.

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*Please Note: Completion of an intake by phone does not guarantee representation or create an attorney-client relationship