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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Educating Children "At Risk" - A Handbook for Caseworkers, Probation Officers and Families
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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.
Can a Child with a Chronic Health Impairment or Serious Illness Get Help to Attend School [PDF]
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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]
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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
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Common Myths About the Education Rights of Children in Foster Care [PDF]
(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]
(Separate Website)
Information on the rights of gifted students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How to Get Help For English Language Learners [PDF]
(Separate Website)
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
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The Right of Homeless Children to Public Education [PDF]
(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]
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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]
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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?
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Informaton on the options available when your child With disabilities is being harrassed by other students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Spanish / Espaņol
School Discipline in the Philadelphia School District [PDF]
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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]
(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]
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Information on student and parent rights when a school is managed by an "education management organization.?
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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The Right to Attend School in Pennsylvania [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Information on a child's right to attend school in a variety of residential settings.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Complaint Process for Residency Disputes [PDF]
(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]
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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]
(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]
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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
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Information on school suspensions and expulsions from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
School Law
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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
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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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