…the rights of vulnerable children, including children living in poverty, children of color, children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ students, and…
More…including children living in poverty, children of color, children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ students, and children experiencing homelessness. For more…
More…only to civil actions and does not apply to administrative complaints that must be filed with the PHRC within 180 days of the alleged discrimination as a necessary prerequisite to…
More…students, as well those in foster care, the juvenile justice system, and children experiencing homelessness. ELC has a long of history of advocacy on behalf of English Learners and our…
MorePlease join ELC in advocating for the passage of important legislation, S.B. 324, to advance the educational rights of Pennsylvania students with experience in the foster care and juvenile justice…
MoreELC works every day to ensure access to education for all children, including students living in poverty, students of color, students with disabilities, students in the foster care and juvenile…
More…order to preserve the unity of the family, avoid the loss of housing or entry of a child into foster care, or disruption of an intact family unit. This checklist…
MoreEnrolling a child who is not experiencing homelessness or is in foster care: If a child is living with you and you are not with their parent, they have the…
More…and adults in residential care. ELC and Juvenile Law Center issued a joint statement supporting the governor’s action and highlighting the importance of reducing reliance on residential placements and providing a quality education…
MoreThis fact sheet applies to young children in all preschool settings in Pennsylvania, including child care and daycare centers, Early Intervention, Head Start, private academic schools (PDE-licensed preschools), and school…
MoreAct 1: New Tools to Support Students Experiencing Educational Instability Pennsylvania students who experience “education instability” due to homelessness, involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems, or court-ordered…
More…I believe that youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems as well as those experiencing homelessness should have supports in place to ensure their continued education and eventual…
More…living in poverty, children of color, 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…
More…support Governor Wolf’s proposed increases in state funding for basic education, special education, early education, and career and technical education in next year’s budget. Pennsylvania’s students sorely need every dollar…
More…legal representation, impact litigation, trainings, and policy advocacy, ELC advances the rights of underserved children, including children living in poverty, children of color, children in the foster care and juvenile…
More…children living in poverty, children of color, children with disabilities, children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children experiencing homelessness, English learners, LGBTQ and gender-nonconforming students – and…
More…show your child was present at school or that your child was absent from school for an excused reason such as receiving physical or mental health care or due to…
More…children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ students, and children experiencing homelessness. ELC’s publications provide a general idea of the law. However,…
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More…living in poverty, children with disabilities, English Learners, LBGTQ students, as well those in foster care, the juvenile justice system, and children experiencing homelessness. ELC has a long of history…
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