Concerns raised about law replacing No Child Left Behind

…and no predictability about what available resources will look like year to year in the future, it’s pretty hard to engage in serious planning,” Mr. Cowell said.   http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2016/01/10/Education-advocates-worry-about-lack-of-federal-oversight-for-schools/stories/201601060194  …

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Philadelphia weighs in on school funding suit

…state funding is the only solution to the city’s current school crisis.” The court has yet to set a date for oral arguments in the case. Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20160217_Philadelphia_joins_school_funding_law_suit.html#x94JubfUyZxvS6oj.99…

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ELC Bullying OCR Complaint redacted

…procedures; and failed to evaluate the student for a Section 504 Service Agreement and provide reasonable accommodations). https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/investigations/more/09151224-a.pdf https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/investigations/more/06141285-a.pdf https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/investigations/more/09131251-a.pdf https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/investigations/more/09151212-a.pdf 27 At no point during this process—let alone promptly—did…

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ELC LGBTQ Project

…with disabilities, English language learners, LGBTQ students, and children experiencing homelessness. You can contact us by visiting www.elc-pa.org/contact or by calling 215-238-6970 (Philadelphia) or 412-258-2120 (Pittsburgh). REDUCING BARRIERS TO EDUCATION…

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cir-press-release-final

…children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English language learners, and children experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit www.elc-pa.org or follow @edlawcenterpa on Twitter. http://bit.ly/2yvBobT…

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17.12.1 OCR Press Release_Opening of Investigation

…foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English language learners, LGBTQ youth, and children experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit www.elc- pa.org or follow @edlawcenterpa on Twitter. ###…

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PA budget press release 6-22-18

…in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English language learners, LGBTQ students, and children experiencing homelessness. For more information visit http://www.elc‐pa.org/ or follow on Twitter @edlawcenterpa….

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2018-06-26-ltr-to-FTCHS

EDUCATION LAW CENTER WWW.ELC-PA.ORC June 26, 2018 James Rocco, Esq. 1515 Market Street, Suite 825 Philadelphia PA 19102 PHILADELPHlA 1315 Walnut street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19107-4717 T 215-239-6970 F…

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Education Law Center Issues Statement on Budget Impasse

…children, children of color, children with disabilities, children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, English language learners, and other vulnerable children. Learn more: www.elc-pa.org | @edlawcenterpa | facebook…

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Commonwealth Court dismisses school-funding lawsuit

…Pennsylvania lawmakers is working to propose a fair-funding formula that would likely provide poorer school districts with a higher percentage of state aid and reduce funding to wealthier districts. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20150422_Commonwealth_Court_dismisses_school-funding_lawsuit.html#oLJoAGAH8KUEuRi3.99…

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Commonwealth Court decision on Pa. school funding appealed

…education. Pennsylvania’s public school students are entitled to their day in court.” A copy of the appeal can be found at here. Education writer Eleanor Chute: [email protected] or 412-263-1955. http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2015/05/20/Organizations-appeal-Commonwealth-Court-decision-on-Pennsylvania-school-funding/stories/201505200213…

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School funding lawsuit headed to the Pa. Supreme Court

…rulings, Pennsylvania has adopted the Keystone exams as a graduation requirement and completed a costing-out study setting levels for what each school district needs to provide an adequate education. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20150521_School_funding_lawsuit_headed_to_the_Pa__Supreme_Court.html#Bt79IG2ek53W1y14.99…

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Battle over fairness of state education funding heads to Supreme Court

…that the legislature complies with its constitutional duty to provide a thorough and efficient system of public education. Pennsylvania’s public school students are entitled to their day in court.” http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/05/battle_over_fairness_of_state.html…

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School-funding suit headed for highest Pa. court

…the long-term concerns of Pennsylvania’s children. The timetable for the case is not clear. The court will issue a briefing schedule and determine when the case will be heard. http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20150521_School-funding_suit_headed_for_highest_Pa__court.html#e2Yfp6zOgzkBOVWx.99…

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