This brief argues that LPS violated the plain language of G.L. c. 17 s. 37H 1/2(1), and G.L. c. 71 s. 37H 1/2(1) as applied, by suspending Ms. Goodwin when neither a felony complaint nor felony delinquency complaint had been issued against her. The brief includes an extended discussion about the correct due process procedures a school must provide a student the school is seeking to suspend under G.L c. 71, s. 37H 1/2(1). The case decision from the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts can be read here.
