131 Misc. 2d 847 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1986
OPINION OF THE COURT
Petitioner, on behalf of herself and her daughter, brings this proceeding for the reinstatement of her daughter as a full-time student at Hunter College High School. For the reasons stated below, the court dismisses the petition.
The petitioner in this proceeding alleges that her daughter was improperly suspended, not afforded the statutory rights to a hearing under Education Law § 3214 and her rights of due process (Goss v Lopez, 419 US 565 [1979]). The statutes and
The court also notes the numerous meetings between Ms. Spencer, her mother and the respondent concerning the academic problems resulting in Ms. Spencer’s discharge. In this setting, the full formality of traditional legal proceedings is not required and the court finds that the petitioners’ opportunity to be heard and to present evidence satisfied the requirements of due process (Matter of Olsson v Board of Higher Educ., supra; Matter of Patti Ann H. v New York Med. Coll., supra).