CIF, the California Interscholastic Federation, which governs all high school sports in California, is often mystical. Many of CIF’s rules, such as its transfer rules, are completely confusing. When a student athlete is denied the right to play sports for some reason, the immediate and correct instinct is to file
Have you reapplied for an interdistrict (between two school districts) transfer and been denied? California schools are holding tight to their students due to monetary and other considerations. Do parents have to reapply if a student is already on an approved interdistrict transfer agreement? Maybe yes, maybe no– it depends.
Sometimes students are just not at the right school, but their parents like the school district they live in and want to keep the students in it. There are district processes in place to achieve this goal, but certain requirements must be met. Some options available to parents include open enrollment
What school district a student is a legal “resident” of for school attendance purposes is usually a simple matter isn’t it? Where does one live and what does the online map say? It is not always so easy. Sometimes school residency and where a student can attend can become a
Involuntary school transfers come suddenly and unexpectedly. When a student loses a school, it is almost like a gangster came in and suddenly took out a family member. When the involuntary transfer is to a continuation school, it is like the whole family went down. Often what happens is life
CIF, the California Interscholastic Federation, controls whether a student can participate in high school sports. Problems occur when a student transfers schools, but stays in the same home. This is when a varsity sport Sit Out Period (aka SOP) will likely apply. What Is the CIF Sit Out Period A
Moving your home is never easy, but some stuff should be smooth: calling to set up utilities, finding a local grocery store, enrollment of students in the new school. These things should not be big deals, right? Sure. But, what if a student moving is in special education? How
Occasionally my clients take their very valuable time and write what we call “Success Stories.” These are little descriptions or comments about their education matter and my involvement. I have recently been blessed with several coming in all at once and wanted to simply pass them on: two on expulsions
It has been a VERY busy year for my office, as our clients come from all across California and issues run the gamut. So, I thought I would reflect on what the recent trends have been in my office where I focus only on Education Law. This year, I have
What if you cannot get a simple transfer for your special needs children, but believe they will not be appropriately placed otherwise? My office was hired to assist one family who no matter what they did, could not get a transfer for their special needs children. When my office became involved,
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