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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Educating Children "At Risk" - A Handbook for Caseworkers, Probation Officers and Families This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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This manual provides the basic information needed to help overcome the problems frequently encountered by children living away from their birth families in obtaining appropriate public education and special education.

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By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Can a Child with a Chronic Health Impairment or Serious Illness Get Help to Attend School [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Information on when a child with a chronic health impairment or serious illness get help to attend school or learn at home.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Rights of Students with Physical, Mental or Other Health Impairments (No Special Education) [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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Fact sheet on children with disabilities that may need special accommodations in school, and yet not need formal “special education.” Discusses children's rights under Chapter 15 and §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Common Myths About the Education Rights of Children in Foster Care [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
The facts about common myths about the education rights of children in foster care.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Rights of Gifted Students in Pennsylvania [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Information on the rights of gifted students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

How to Get Help For English Language Learners [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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This fact sheet tells what schools must do for children whose native language is not English, and where to get help when you have a problem.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Read this in: Spanish / Español

The Right of Homeless Children to Public Education [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Information on homeless children's right to an education.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Transportation: When Is a Student Entitled to Free Transportation to and from School [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Information on when regular students, not enrolled in a program of special education, are entitled to free transportation to and from school.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

What Can You Do If Your Child Is Being Harassed by Other Students in School? [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Information on peer-to-peer harassment in schools.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

What Can You Do if Your Child With Disabilities is Being Harrassed by Other Students? This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Informaton on the options available when your child With disabilities is being harrassed by other students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Read this in: Spanish / Español

School Discipline in the Philadelphia School District [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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Handbook on student discipline in the Philadelphia School District.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

A Child's Right to Medical Assistance [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Information on a child's right to Medical Assistance from the Education Law Center - PA.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Your Legal Rights If a Private Company or University Manages Your Child’s Public School [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Information on student and parent rights when a school is managed by an "education management organization.”
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Read this in: Spanish / Español

The Right to Attend School in Pennsylvania [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Information on a child's right to attend school in a variety of residential settings.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Complaint Process for Residency Disputes [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Informaton on the complaint process to address situations where a student is, or is at risk of being, out of school due to a residency dispute.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Sample Letter Requesting Enrollment Under 24 P.S. §13-1302 [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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Sample letter about requesting enrollment of a school-age child who resides with a friend or relative in a school district different from that of their parents.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Sample Residency Affidavit, 24 P.S. §13-1302 [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Sample residency affidavit for use when requesting enrollment of a school-age child who resides with a friend or relative in a school district different from that of their parents.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Sample Sworn Statement by Resident Under §13-1302 [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Sample sworn statement for use when requesting enrollment of a school-age child who resides with a friend or relative in a school district different from that of their parents.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania

Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations

Rights in Suspension and Expulsion (Separate Website)
Information on school suspensions and expulsions from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association

School Law (Separate Website)
Information that was discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the August 28, 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association

Rights of Gifted/Handicapped/Special Education Children (Separate Website)
Information from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association

Truancy (Separate Website)
Information on compulsory school attendance from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association


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