The school district has an affirmative obligation to identify children with disabilities who are in need of special education. Furthermore, in...

If your child is over 18 years of age (which she likely is) you do not have any rights as a parent to review your child records, unless your child...

Based on the information provided, it is difficult to determine whether a FERPA violation occurred or whether FERPA even applies. However, I will...

Can a public school discipline/suspend an IEP HS student for something that did not on school grounds/not related to school?

The limited facts that are provided make it difficult to provide a complete answer. There is a great deal of inconsistency about how schools...

Can I have all legal and court expenses deferred to settlement?

It is unclear what type of fees you are referring to. However, if you have either a court order or an agreement which provides that you are to pay...

Students often create private groups on Facebook. Can schools look at these closed groups to protect students from bullying?

Apart from whatever restrictions Facebook or any other social media places on gaining access to an individual's or group's postings, there is...

Child being bullied by repeat offenders

To add the great suggestions already provided in addition to requesting an investigation of the bullying, impress upon the school that they must...

Whats the punishment for a student threating another student in school

In addition to involving the police as Christine appropriately recommended, your school should proactively do several things (other than claim...

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Education Attorney advice requested...my child has been recently diagnosed w/ "social anxiety" but I don't like the 504 plan...

While a 504 Plan may provide accommodations and perhaps modifications to level the playing field, the bigger question is whether your school...

Under the Pennsylvania school law, a school district may adopt policies concerning student absence and excuses from absence. Most district's...