Expulsion Appeals
One of the duties and responsibilities of the Alameda County Board of Education is to hear expulsion appeals from districts under its jurisdiction. In hearing the appeals, the Board is committed to fairness in its deliberations. To achieve fairness, the Board wishes to ensure that Alameda County parents know of their right to appeal, and understand the appeal process so as to be better prepared.
A booklet on the expulsion appeal process is available at the Alameda County Office of Education, 313 W. Winton Ave. in Hayward. You may also contact ACOE’s Community and Legal Liaison, Jan Passama, 510-670-4225 or jpassama@acoe.org.
You can also download the forms and booklets listed below:
If your child is being expelled and you want to challenge that decision, you can ask the Alameda County Board of Education to determine whether you and your child received a fair hearing from your local school board.
You are not required to have a lawyer/advocate for the expulsion process but you can have someone help with your case, if you want. Some parents/guardians seek the help of a lawyer/advocate if they: do not understand the expulsion process; have limited English language skills; and/or have difficulty expressing themselves in front of a group.
There are agencies that can help find a lawyer. There may be some fees for the services, but you should ask about whether they have free assistance.
Alameda County Lawyer Referral Service
510-893-7160
Bay Area Legal Aid
800-551-5554 or 510-663-4744
Law Center for Families
510-451-9261
