What are your rights as a California public school parent? California Education Code section 51101 has a handy list of ...
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Legal Requirements To Get Free School Speech ServicesLegal Requirements To Get Free School Speech Services
Students can receive free school speech services (also know as “related services”), but it isn’t as easy as just asking ...

Sex Education And Parents Right To Opt OutSex Education And Parents Right To Opt Out
Parents have rights regarding their children’s sexual education. Whether to let a school instruct a student in sex ed is ...

IEP Preparation: Prepare To Always Record Your IEP Meetings!IEP Preparation: Prepare To Always Record Your IEP Meetings!
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for special education students can ...

What is the Definition of Special Education in California?What is the Definition of Special Education in California?
Hundreds of thousands of parents have students in special education, but do not really know what the definition of “special ...

Why Schools Don’t Implement Student 504 And IEP PlansWhy Schools Don’t Implement Student 504 And IEP Plans
Time and time again, I meet with parents who are baffled why a student’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 ...

Schools Obligated To Translate For Non-English Speaking ParentsSchools Obligated To Translate For Non-English Speaking Parents
California is a diverse state, with many different cultures, nationalities and languages. Residents’ children, regardless of language spoken by students ...

Prevent Special Education Service Delays When Changing School DistrictsPrevent Special Education Service Delays When Changing School Districts
Moving your home is never easy, but some stuff should be smooth: calling to set up utilities, finding a local ...

Can Parents Who Are Sex Offenders Be Banned From Schools?Can Parents Who Are Sex Offenders Be Banned From Schools?
Parents are always parents- whether they have a criminal record or not. Can parents who are registered sex offenders under ...