Title IX (9), a federal civil rights law to prevent sexual harassment, is now being grappled with in K-12 schools. ...
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What Is The 504 Manifestation Process For Students?What Is The 504 Manifestation Process For Students?
Parents of a public school student on a 504 Plan (essentially an accommodations plan for a qualified disabled student) sometimes ...
Parents Right To Witness Statements Used In Student DisciplineParents Right To Witness Statements Used In Student Discipline
Far too frequently, I hear from public school parents that a school will not cough up witness statements used to ...
Are Services Required After A Special Education Manifestation Meeting?Are Services Required After A Special Education Manifestation Meeting?
A student manifestation meeting, where conduct is evaluated in relation to a student’s disability before a special education student is ...
Challenge Colleges Using Their Own Policies Against ThemChallenge Colleges Using Their Own Policies Against Them
When college difficulties arise, from potential discipline to professor issues, handling them can be challenging. Most students have not examined ...
Title IX Can Force Students Out Of Public School A Long TimeTitle IX Can Force Students Out Of Public School A Long Time
Receiving a sexual harassment complaint or sexual violence allegation can have significant consequences for students. For many years, Title IX ...
How To Stop Schools From Giving Student Info To Military RecruitersHow To Stop Schools From Giving Student Info To Military Recruiters
Some people have strong opinions on the United States military, good or bad. All parents need to be aware that ...
Explosives In Schools: A Quick Way To Get ExpelledExplosives In Schools: A Quick Way To Get Expelled
One sure way to be recommended for expulsion from a California school is to bring explosives in a student backpack. ...
Parents Right To Education Records Of Adult Or College StudentParents Right To Education Records Of Adult Or College Student
Parents hold the rights to access student records most of their child’s education. But what happens when a student turns ...
Gender Equity in Schools- Students Have Strong ProtectionsGender Equity in Schools- Students Have Strong Protections
In California, students are supported in their right to equality regardless of gender. In fact, the California Education Code lists ...