Law Office of Michelle Ball, Education Attorney for Students

10/08/2026

Michelle answers Q on whether CA schools can shake student's bra or feel around the top of their underwear to search for contraband.

https://answers.justia.com/question/2026/10/07/is-a-school-search-procedure-in-californ-1142104

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10/08/2026

shuts down and puts up for sale sign after announcing bankruptcy

https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/business/entire-california-school-hits-market-for-14m-after-campus-closure/

School’s out forever.

10/02/2026

So far, CA has not adopted this education tax credit, which gives dollar for dollar tax credits for donations that go to families in need for education. Most states have already accepted it.

https://www.k12dive.com/news/irs-releases-proposed-school-choice-rule-Education-Freedom-Tax-Credit/831680/

The controversial program is estimated to provide $26 billion in taxpayer contributions annually for education expenses for public and private school students.  

09/25/2026

VP caught allegedly trying to s*x traffic minor male- this is why there need to be cameras throughout schools - to protect the most vulnerable

https://www.ktvu.com/news/san-jose-assistant-principal-federal-s*x-trafficking-charges

A former assistant principal at a San Jose middle school has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly attempting to s*x traffic and entice a minor.

09/22/2026

Such a hotly contested area: misgendering vs. Free Speech. For now UCs can't punish some who make this mistake.

https://nypost.com/2026/09/19/us-news/judge-blocks-uc-from-punishing-students-for-transgender-pronoun-name-use/

One UCLA senior claimed the policy forced her to “self censor”

08/28/2026

Not sure how Sac State can force some who commute to move into the dorms for 2 years- seems unlikely to succeed.

https://edsource.org/2026/sac-state-housing-mandate/764922

Seeking to shed its reputation as a commuter school and increase student engagement, Sacramento State now requires some first-year students to live on campus, where monthly residential costs start at about $1,000.

08/27/2026

CA to get 1.5 billion from Meta addiction settlement- hopefully CA will actually use it to help kids.

https://edsource.org/2026/meta-settlement-california-social-media/764834

Meta’s landmark settlement agreement with states is unprecedented in that it forces Meta to redesign key features of Instagram and Facebook for teens.

08/21/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/studies-like-this-improve-the-lives-of-so-share-7496621061468348416-I7Hf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAPXqi8B8xjGT5HpK8rtmA5ts-xLXH7vVDk

Studies like this improve the lives of so many.

08/21/2026

This does not make sense. We all knew CA's educational system was poor, but it's doubly bad for kids, passed through and sent to college with few math skills. The system is broken and public schools need to do their jobs.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/sf-high-school-where-94-184150681.html

San Francisco's Mission High School had the highest acceptance rate to UC Berkeley, finishing far ahead of all other public and private schools in the state.

08/20/2026

Section 504 meetings are critical for CA students who need them- make sure you record your 504, after giving adequate notice.

https://edlaw4students.com/never-ever-dont-record-504s/