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Proposed policy would allow lawyers to speak for students at University of Wisconsin System disciplinary hearings

A University of Wisconsin System student who faces suspension, expulsion or has been charged with a crime could have a lawyer speak for him or her at a campus hearing, according to new language that will be presented to the UW Board of Regents on Thursday.

Thatâ??s a change to the current law, which most System officials interpret to mean that lawyers can be present at hearings but canâ??t speak on behalf of students.