Is it legal for a school to keep information from a student and their family about their education?

The most important issue that stands out in your question is the need for an appropriate IEP to address the student's individual needs. A 504...

Some courts and Clerks websites provide guides for representing yourself in small claims court. They may be useful, but I agree with many of the...

Do I need a defense lawyer

You need a criminal defense lawyer active in that court. You may think a dis/con conviction is petty. It's not. Besides a fine or jail time on...

My I attend a public school?

The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education posted a "Dear Colleague" letter dated May 6, 2011. That letter plainly states...

What kibd of attorney do I need?

A lawyer skilled in education law may be able to assist your daughter. Schools districts are obligated to provide a Free, Appropriate, Public...

I am looking for an education attorney to represent a young student for 504 and IDEA matters.

In addition to COPAA.org, another excellent source is Wrightslaw's "Yellow Pages for Kids." There you can search for attorneys, lay advocates,...

Can a school not admit students to class for a survey not being completed?

College Academy appears to be a joint venture between the School Board of Broward County and Broward College, both of which are public entities....

My son studying at USF, Tampa since Sept 2010. He dosen't have car in his name. He have florida driving license since Oct 2010.

Like many states, Florida has a statutory process for determination of resident status for tuition purposes. Florida state statute Section...