Can You Sue a School for Breach of Contract? | Education Attorney

educationattor... -- A contract is a legally binding agreement to take an action or provide a product or service in order to receive something else (typically money) in return. If one party does not keep up their side of the bargain, they have breached the contract. This means that when schools don’t fulfill their promises regarding education, and you have paid tuition for the educational services provided by the school, you may have a case for breach of contract.
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Private schools and universities can always be sued for breach of contract, as can some public universities. While public schools have what is known as “sovereign immunity,” which means they cannot be sued, most states have waived this immunity in certain situations to allow students and parents to file particular legal actions against public universities.
If you are a student or the parent of a student who is unhappy with your school, it might be time to speak with an attorney. You may believe that the school has broken its side of the contract by not providing what was promised, which could be grounds for a breach of contract lawsuit. However, it’s essential to know that you usually can’t sue just because you’re angry and disappointed in the education you received. There must be evidence that the school broke its end of the bargain before any legal action can be taken.
How do I file a formal complaint against a school?
To file a formal complaint against an elementary or secondary public school, you should contact your local school district and the state department of education if needed. If you want to file a complaint against a post-secondary institution, you can contact your state’s department of higher education for assistance in filing a complaint. You can also file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education about issues involving financial aid, fraud, abuse of federal funds, special education, and civil rights.
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