Historically, public school officials have acted without consideration for due process in issuing grades to students, in excluding students from school for academic failure, and in lowering grades as a means of disciplining students. The constitutionality of these actions is challenged and recent court cases are reviewed. (Author/KC)

The enjoyment of the right of attending school is conditioned necessarily on compliance by pupils with the reasonable rules, regulations and requirements of the school authorities. Discusses the legal decisions that set the foundation for developing school discipline and responsibilities of administrators, educators, as well as school districts in…