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My school wont let me play football because Im a girl. Is there a law in Pennsylvania that will force my school to let me play?
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Answered on September 20, 2011
A cheaper option is to go through your school's internal grievance process. In addition, this would be a good story for the local media. You might...
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What can i do? I'm an 11th grade student being picked on/harassed by my school principal.
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Answered on September 20, 2011
Most schools have a grievance procedure available to students, parents, and employees. In Texas you can even appeal up to the school board.
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I don't believe my son is recieving the best special education services that the district can provide.
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Answered on September 18, 2011
This is a common question it seems. COPAA is a member of special education attorneys and advocates. I provided a link so you can search for an...
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What kins of lawyer do i need to sue cyfair isd
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Answered on September 15, 2011
My firm deals with schools across Texas and we have taken on a number of cases related to bullying and abuse. Feel free to give us a call at (512)...
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How do I deal with a school district that keeps losing son's IEP info, and failing to provide proper information?
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Answered on September 14, 2011
You might not need an attorney, but I'd highly suggest a special education advocate. Find one on the COPAA website.
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What type of lawyer do I need if I didn't get help from the school and my daughter has a learning disability?
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Answered on September 11, 2011
I belong to group called COPAA which is an organization of attorneys specializing in this area of the law. You can find an attorney in your area...
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Can My Texas Public Highschool Allow Females to wear earrings and gauges but prohibit the males from wearing them?
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Answered on August 31, 2011
You can file what's called a Level One grievance with your high school and make your case that the policy discriminates by gender. If you lose, you...
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Can a school withhold my childs records because of a balance on a cheerleading uniform in which she did not receive all of it
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Answered on August 28, 2011
If you are seeking your child's education file, submit an open records request. The school cannot prevent you from obtaining that information...
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Can a special needs student have a bus aide on a high school general ed bus?
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Answered on August 28, 2011
You can always ask the ARD committee for this. Special education caselaw supports the proposition that if a student needs an aide in the classroom,...
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Is it illegal for a chlld to be in an ESE restrictive classroom without an IEP in place?
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Answered on June 20, 2011
At the beginning of each school year, each public agency must have an IEP in effect for each child with a disability. 34 CFR 300.323(a).
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