My daughter wishes to drop out of high school

Pursuant to ORS 339.010, children between 7 and 18 years of age, who have not completed 12th grade must attend school. However, under ORS 339.030...

My disabled daughter had her protected privacy rights breached to third parties by a teacher, does she have a case?

FERPA generally prohibits the disclosure of a minor's personally identifiable information from school records to a third party. If you feel FERPA...

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Each state and school district has different rules pertaining to truancy. I am not familiar with your school or state's rules, however, the...

As noted by the other commenters, consent to record conversations is required in Pennsylvania. However, if you wish to record a meeting with...

My daughter was sexually assaulted at school last summer.

There are several issues which fall under the areas of tort law and civil rights law that requires careful consideration from an attorney familiar...

Can a school disregard a 504 because it doesn't work for them when my child just moved up to middle school and 504 was signed.

While the other professionals who have responded to this inquiry are correct that the school must follow your 504, there is also the pragmatics of...

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My college had me listed in their system as an on campus student for two semesters when I was an online student. This allowed me

Setting aside whether or not there is any merit to your position, you need to first consider if the amount you may owe warrants hiring an attorney....

Members of Borough Council to invite clergy to say a prayer at a new Borough Hall dedication.

The U.S. Supreme Court case of Marsh v. Chambers is the seminal case on this issue. In this case, the Supreme Court carved out a "legislative...

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Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) the student (or parent for students under 18) have the right to request that inaccurate...

My new boss has told me they would fire because my son has special needs. What should I do

More facts would be needed to determine whether you have a case. Unless you are part of a union or have an employment contract, you are an at will...