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…charge a fee for its services? No. All of ELC’s services are free of charge. What happens when I call or e-mail ELC? You’ll be asked to leave a message…
More…charge a fee for its services? No. All of ELC’s services are free of charge. What happens when I call or e-mail ELC? You’ll be asked to leave a message…
MoreChildren involved in the foster care system have the right to a free public education, like all public school students. These rights are not lost because of system involvement, and…
MoreChildren involved in the juvenile justice systems have the right to a free public education, like all public school students. These rights are not lost because of system involvement, and…
MoreELC’s Helpline ELC provides information, referrals, legal advice, and advocacy to families, youth, caseworkers, attorneys, judges, community members, etc. statewide through its Helpline. We provide this service free of charge….
More…districts, charter schools, and Intermediate Units work vigorously to meet the needs of their students.” Detailed guidance from PDE is needed to “ensure … compliance with federal protections for vulnerable…
More…the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors in support of a resolution opposing harmful proposed legislation that would stifle classroom discussion. We Need Supportive Spaces That Celebrate Us: Black Girls…
MoreWelcoming and inclusive schools that provide honest, accurate information to students give our children the freedom to pursue their dreams and prepare them to fully participate in a diverse society….
More…the District to review and assess data for all students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 accommodations plans to determine necessary make-up services, or compensatory education, owed for…
MoreYoung children who experience delays in growth and development, even as young as birth, are entitled to receive free educational services to help them develop and gain skills for later…
More…depression and anxiety as well as decreased participation and achievement in school. Students have the right to be free from sex- or gender-based discrimination, harassment, and violence at school. Learn…
MoreStudents have a right to be free of bullying and harassment. Students have additional protections on the basis of protected class status such as race, gender, status as being a…
More…ability-to-pay determination and 5% admitted they “never” do. In February 2024, ELC staff attorney Paige Joki co-authored a new law review article, Reproducing Inequality: Racial Capitalism and the Cost of…
MoreStudents who are pregnant and parenting deserve the opportunity to complete their education free from bias and discrimination and in a learning environment that is supportive and affirming. This fact…
MoreStudents in hospital programs, including partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), inpatient hospitalization programs, and day treatment programs maintain their right to a free public education. Learn more about student rights in…
More…ensures that “each child of an individual who is homeless and each youth who is homeless have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool…
More…official registration and financial information of the Education Law Center may be obtained from the Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999 . Registration does not imply endorsement. …
More…local public schools. But spaces in state-approved private schools were limited – or nonexistent – in less populated areas of the state. Families faced months of delay while their local…
More…early childhood learning programs. It also gives links to websites and other resources to help parents and others navigate the full range of early childhood opportunities in Pennsylvania. The project…
More…book Listing on website 4 tickets to ELC event Education Sponsor – $1,000 Half page ad in ELC event program book Listing/link on website 8…
More…an individual who is homeless and each youth who is homeless have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as provided to other…
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