Can students sue teachers for giving them low grades?
a. Yes. Several courts have held that low grades expose students to shame and can be considered libelous.
b. Probably not. Most courts have left the expertise to evaluate students' work up to the teacher.
c. No. Federal law prohibits any lawsuit against a teacher for a low grade.
d. No. Various state laws have been enacted to prohibit lawsuits against teachers for low grades.
e. None of the above.
B
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