fields of school discipline, civil rights, and disability law. The Report analyzes recent changes in policies, regulations, and enforcement agency action which significantly impact children and youth of color, including…
MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2018 Contact: Paul Socolar, Education Law Center, 215-906-1250, [email protected] PDE Orders Philadelphia School District to Create New System to Protect Students with Disabilities Experiencing Homelessness…
MoreELC praises the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) for release of two new policy announcements that now make clear its commitment to decrease exclusionary discipline and…
Moreby a principal or other person in charge of a school. If a school district or charter school seeks to suspend your child, you can learn more about what to…
MoreThis fact sheet addresses your child’s rights if: • A school wants to move your child to a different education program because of discipline; • Your child currently attends an…
Morea child. In addition, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, school districts have a duty to appoint a “surrogate parent” for children with special education needs under specific circumstances….
Morecontact to assist homeless and foster youth to access and complete higher education; • Include homeless and foster youth in the data collected by college access programs and identify ways…
Moreaccess to a high-quality public education. The case is scheduled to go to trial in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in October 2021. Here are answers to common questions about the case….
Moredistrict’s adverse financial circumstances,” Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor wrote Tuesday in the 4-2 majority in West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School v. School District of Philadelphia. “We do not…
Morestudents and families. We must carefully examine practices and policies to ensure equal access for parents and students. Some examples include: the use of an on-line school selection process which…
Moreaccess to safe, welcoming schools in their communities. As the only statewide organization solely dedicated to ensuring these children’s access to a quality public education, the Education Law Center urges…
Moreare bullied are at increased risk of experiencing health problems and academic struggles and are more likely to drop out of school. To learn more, click here. Please note –…
Moreofficials. There are some important limits, however. Schools can prohibit certain forms of expression, including speech that substantially disrupts the school environment, violates the rights of others, or is lewd…
MoreAttorney Maura McInerney will be a guest speaker discussing cases ELC litigated under the McKinney-Vento Act, a federal law which ensures school stability and immediate enrollment for children experiencing homelessness….
Moremay refuse to provide any credits or partial credit even when courses appear on a youth’s transcript. ▪ Importance of School Engagement: Joining sports, extra-curricular activities, and career/technical training can…
MoreEstablished state’s responsibility under IDEA to ensure access to adequate range of placements for children with special education needs; resulted in new interagency requirements and protocol that continues to be…
Morechildren experiencing homelessness. www.elc-pa.org | www.facebook.com/educationlawcenter | www.twitter.com/edlawcenterpa PHILADELPHIA: 1315 Walnut Street, 4th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19107 | 215-238-6970 PITTSBURGH: 429 Fourth Avenue Suite, 702 | Pittsburgh, PA 15219…
Moreavailable at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/summaries_of_annual_financial_report_data/7673/afr_data __detailed/509049, by 15% of the Average Daily Membership of the school district. http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/charter_school_funding/8661 http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/summaries_of_annual_financial_report_data/7673/afr_data__detailed/509049 http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/summaries_of_annual_financial_report_data/7673/afr_data__detailed/509049 The current “system” of charter special education funding is based on two…
Moreexample for districts across the Commonwealth. Related Coverage: In May, the Education Law Center applauded new Title IX guidance from the U.S. Department of Education. In April, ELC Staff Attorney…
Morebe developed through discovery and trial. CONCLUSION Pennsylvania schoolchildren living in low-wealth school districts continue to attend crumbling schools with woefully outdated textbooks and technology and limited access to basic…
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