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Do I have/need legal assistance regarding as escalated situation with my daughters pricipal?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2014

You need to speak with an education attorney. Call the Philadelphia Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (http://www.philadelphiabarlawyers.com...

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Can I sue my school and probably win?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

Generally, I agree with Ms, McCall. PA requires that the SD conduct a formal expulsion hearing conducted by a state appointed Hearing Officer with...

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Can a teacher legally send home a copy of a letter she received from her substitute, using names of other students and incidents

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

That is correct under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). I suspect that the substitute needs to be "educated" herself on...

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Help 6 yr old and friend wondered over 1/2 mile during recess at school, teachers not watching children Help What can i do?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

If the school board won't do anything, file a complaint with the PA Dept of Ed. If either of the students has an IEP and/or 504 Plan, then the...

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What are options for a child who needs a block of unspecified time off from school for health reasons?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

You need to get a detailed letter from her treating physician that your child cannot attend and/or participate in school for medical reasons. The...

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I just moved to Jefferson County and the school denied my son education. Is it legal?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

Did they give a reason why he cannot enroll there? I suspect that the SD does not believe that you have genuinely relocated to this school...

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Diminished Value

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

I would agree with Mr. Rosenstein that to make such a claim you will need an expert evaluator to indicate the loss of value. The fact that you...

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Not so close friend was driving car and left an accident...

Jonathan's answer | Answered on June 01, 2014

I have reposted your question in the criminal defense area. You should also promptly report the accident to your insurance company or they will...

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Auto accident and the other, at-fault party's ins co won't pay for entire car rental (12 cal days total). Do I have recourse?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 30, 2014

Sue in small claims court. You can go to the Court for help in filling out the forms.

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When my 17 year old decides to drop out of school what legal action would be taken against us?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 29, 2014

in PA, "Compulsory school age refers to the period of a child’s life from the time the child enters school as a beginner which may be no later than...