How can I protect myself from fines or jail, because my child is truant from school over the legal amount of missed days in TX?

My colleague's suggestion about showing her statistics is a good one. Another option, if she clearly does not want to and won't go to school, might...

Are there any anti-bullying laws to protect students from harassing teachers?

I agree with my colleagues as to the phone. Teachers have more right to search a student's backpack, etc. than the police (they do not need...

I need my ex's tax info to fill out FAFSA for my son for 7th grade / private school but he refuses. What can I do?

You can estimate the information the first time you fill it out. Then you need to contact the school directly and tell them you have no way of...

Can my employer be required to let me leave work to get my special needs daughter to needed special therapy

If it cannot be worked out through your employer, perhaps you can go back to the insurance and see if they can provide the means for her to get...

Can a school ask a student if they are pregnant

This is bizzare. I don't know what the law is in Kentucky, but in Florida pregnant students have extra rights, and would not be asked to sign any...

I have been falsely diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. How can I file a lawsuit?

It is my understanding that the new version of the DSM no longer includes Aspergers. Perhaps you can bring this up. When you are 18 you can add to...

I live with my parents in California and will be attending grad school in New York. Can I keep my CA license/voter registration?

If you are going to school and you have an intent to return, you do not have to give up your California residency. If you have a car, you may need...

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Parents want son w/IEP to be able to record "lectures" with permission. I do not wish to consent, do I have a choice?

If the IEP specifically states that the student will record all lectures (to meet a goal or as assistive technology) there is probably not much you...

Yes. I had a friend who had a troubled childhood but turned her life around and became an attorney. Keep in mind all state bars do a character and...

Can I file a lawsuit for a principal disregarding a dangerous situation?

You do not want to let this go or eventually your child may be the one in trouble. I would make a list of the attempts you have made to contact the...