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can come in many forms and range from name-calling or making fun of you because of your religious beliefs to physical assault. The conduct can be verbal but may also…
Morecan come in many forms and range from name-calling or making fun of you because of your religious beliefs to physical assault. The conduct can be verbal but may also…
More…students with the resources they need to succeed academically. In a sweeping decision, the Court agreed that it has a clear duty to consider the case and ensure legislative compliance…
Morefor a referral. What is bullying or harassment? Bullying and harassment can come in many forms and range from name-calling or making fun of you because of your religious beliefs…
MoreThat was the reality when we filed the case, and it continues today.” Respondents in the case – legislative leaders, the governor, the secretary of education, the department of education,…
Moresolutions that will empower parents, students, and communities.” # # # The Education Law Center-PA (“ELC”) is a non-profit, legal advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all children in Pennsylvania…
MoreEducation Law Center Analysis: Students with Disabilities in Pennsylvania Charter Schools Fall 2013 The graphs below were created by the Education Law Center using publicly reported data on public school…
Moreoverall student population, the charter sector by and large does not educate students with disabilities who require higher cost aids and services—e.g. students with intellectual disabilities, serious emotional disturbance, and…
Moreschool-based behavioral health services and a full continuum of special education services to ensure that eligible students receive an individualized education program that guarantees a free and appropriate public education…
More…according to a report released Thursday by The Education Trust released Thursday by The Education Trust (Ed Trust), a group in Washington that advocates for closing economic and racial inequities…
MoreThis case affirms the limits of the weapons possession statute, commonly referred to as “Act 26.” The Court agreed with the Education Law Center’s attorneys who argued that Pennsylvania law…
More…Center is a non-profit, statewide legal advocacy organization, dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education. CONTACT: Education Law Center Office: 215-238-6970 …
MoreThe Education Law Center is a non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education. CONTACT: Brett Schaeffer Education Law…
More…largest such gap in the nation ‒ had grown since the case was filed. The petitioners in the case include families, six school districts ‒ William Penn, Panther Valley, Lancaster,…
More1973 (Section 504). This fact sheet provides an analysis of that case, Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools , and prior decisions addressing the right to damages for students with disabilities….
Morewe can and must fight back against these attacks. We are providing information and support to local communities, engaging in policy advocacy, and pursuing legal strategies. Discrimination based on sexual…
More…impacts African American students.14 A vast majority (90%) of suspensions that the District metes out disproportionately against black students fall within a broad catch-all category called “conduct,” which does not…
More…really can flourish with appropriate educational support. She had tremendous compassion for her clients, and when she took on a case, the client understood that she/he now had an ally…
Moreour “Black Girls Education Justice Initiative.” Through our work, we challenge the root causes of inequity through legal, policy, and communication strategies. Principles of ELC’s Black Girls Education Justice…
Moreour fair school funding advocacy. The candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to civil rights, racial justice, educational equity, and advancing the rights of underserved populations. See the full description…
MoreELC conducts legal and policy trainings and information-sharing sessions for advocates, attorneys, public officials, social service providers, and others. To learn more about our trainings contact [email protected]….
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