Mylag Team
Jan 16, 2026
Rules that follow you inside and outside the classroom.
Many students assume school rules are separate from the law. They aren’t. This guide explains how Florida law interacts with school policies, discipline, records, and student rights—from middle school through college.
We cover issues like searches, discipline, suspensions, expulsions, and how school decisions can affect your permanent record. For older teens, we explain how turning 18 changes who controls your educational records, how FERPA works, and why parents may lose access. We also address college-specific issues, including codes of conduct, housing rules, and off-campus behavior that can still result in discipline.
This guide focuses on real Miami situations: social media posts affecting school discipline, fights or incidents at school events, vaping or substance issues, and interactions with school police or administrators. We explain when schools can involve law enforcement, what rights students still have, and why “school rules” can sometimes lead to real legal consequences.
The goal is to help students understand that school decisions don’t happen in a vacuum—and that knowing your rights and responsibilities early can prevent long-term problems later.