For college students in Florida, a Title IX allegation is more than a school issue—it’s a life-altering legal matter. A single complaint can trigger an intense investigative process, threaten academic standing, and jeopardize a student’s future. At Bilello & Soowal,
Becoming a teacher is a calling for many. It offers the chance to shape young minds and impact future generations. Education is a cornerstone of society, and teachers are vital to fostering knowledge and critical thinking. In Florida, teachers play
Holding a teaching license is an important part of working as an educator. The state licensing board has strict requirements and rules for who can obtain and hold a license. One potential way to lose the right to teach is
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there were 15 on-campus crimes per 10,000 full-time students in 2020. Facing accusations of criminal activity on a college campus has layers of consequences. Not only could you face criminal charges and
Maintaining your teaching license means not only following all the rules and abiding by regulations but also ensuring you keep up with continuing education and other renewal requirements. If you do not meet all the renewal requirements, you will face
It may feel frustrating to keep up with law and policy changes. However, that frustration can turn to fear when someone’s job is on the line. As Florida continues to alter and shift its educational policies, this is increasingly apparent
Teachers might face disciplinary action or complaints for sexual misconduct, lapses in professional ethics or causing harm to students. We have defended licenses in many of these situations. There is also an entirely different category of mistakes that could land
Florida teaching credentials with a less-than-perfect past If you are considering becoming a teacher in Florida, certain aspects of your past might cause you some concern. After all, the application process is relatively rigorous and would involve a review of
When you make your living working as a Florida educator and someone accuses you of misconduct, you may find yourself the subject of an Office of Professional Practices Services investigation. The main point of the investigation is to determine if
Many teachers indicate that the profession is more than a job: It is a calling. A teacher faced with suspension and subsequent loss of a license may not know what to do next. Understanding a few reasons this may occur
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