Favorably settled federal lawsuit challenging the summary suspension of a high school student based solely on the content of a “free write” composition.
Parent v. School Committee of the Town of Johnston
Attorney(s)
John W. Dineen
Date filed
March 27, 2000
Status
Closed
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