I agree with attorney Rozmiarek as to the reach of Pennsylvania's compulsory education law. It only applies to students up to age 17. I would add...

I agree with Ms. Shiloh that you should speak to an attorney. My first thought, and what I would do as a parent, is to call the police and tell...

I am assuming that your son has an IEP. If so, transportation is a related service and must be appropriate to meet his needs. The treatment that...

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What can be done when a father is in contempt of a court order?

Most county Prothonotary's offices have forms available that are intended for use by pro se petitioners. There may be a sample contempt petition...

Do my child have a right to attend a school in the district in which i pay school real-estate taxes for our family home?

If you are not certain as to whether you have a right to enroll your child in the school district that your child attended last year, you can file...

Does a school resource officer have to tell a coach and other school officials about misbehavior outside of school?

The first question is whether school officials can disciplinary you for something that occurred outside of school grounds. By "discipline" I'm...

Can I finish high school living on my own?

In Pennsylvania, you are treated as an adult once you reach the age of 18. For instance, your parents no longer have the legal obligation to...

I have a question about someone speaking very embarrassing details.

You raise an important mater of protocol and professionalism. You may consider communicating with the guidance counselor and his/her supervisor to...

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How to approach a religious institution giving incorrect information/ 'hoaxing' a client?

Based on your description of the problem, I do not see that there is any basis for legal action against the entity you're referring to. If you're...

How do I get the school system to follow an IEP

I agree with Ms. Young that it sounds like the issue may be enrollment and here is a requirement that the District enroll your child within 5 days,...