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: echute@post-gazette.com 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…
Moreentitled to an educational planning process, including meetings and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), to ensure they receive a free and appropriate public education. The complaint alleges that the School District…
Morecompliance with its continuing legal obligations so that children of color with disabilities receive the education to which they are entitled and the quality education they deserve. https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-14374.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-137 https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-137…
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Moreas education advocates, to express our support for the Eastern Lancaster County School District’s (Elanco’s) current practice of allowing transgender students access to the facilities with which they identify. This…
MoreCenter said after the preliminary hearing that whether or not Commonwealth Court decides to hold a trial, he expects the issue to move up to the state Supreme Court. http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/school-funding-lawsuit-is-like-groundhog-day-movie-state-officials/article_b90f926c-c72b-11e4-88fe-9b4005695463.html…
Moreestablished as a result of the state investigation. For help securing compensatory services for a child’s missed instruction, contact the Education Law Center at 215-238-6970 or go to https://elc-pa.org. http://mobile.philly.com/beta?wss=/philly/news&id=364329951…
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Moreits public schools cannot be remedied through individual Special Education hearings or proceedings. The conduct as alleged concerns the District’s adoption of a policy or practice of general applicability that…
Morecommunities.” Similar suits have failed in the past, but the plaintiffs’ attorneys hoped adoption of statewide academic standards and exams since the earlier decisions would force the court’s hand, convincing…
MoreThrough 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…
Moremoney-hungry school districts argued today before the Commonwealth Court at Harrisburg. “We argued today in court the schoolchildren of Pennsylvania have an enforceable right to be heard,” said Maura McInerney,…
Morelitigation, trainings, and policy advocacy, ELC advances the rights of vulnerable children, including children living in poverty, children of color, children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children…
Moreaccording to research conducted by the Public Interest Law Center , to ensure a “thorough and efficient” system of public education across the state, as required by the Pennsylvania Constitution….
More15 cyber charters already operating in the state, the Philadelphia-based nonprofit called for a one-year moratorium on new ones. Cyber charters enroll 35,000 students statewide. Read the full story: http://articles.philly.com/2013-11-23/news/44368264_1_regular-charter-schools-cyber-dorothy-june-brown…
MoreCouncil of Great City Schools, the District’s own strategic plan, and the recent commitment to invest in Community Schools, Pittsburgh is already well positioned to end the practice of suspending…
MoreA Judge’s Guide to Attendance Barriers and Act 138 MDJ Truancy Compliance Checklist Self-Advocacy Tools: Attendance Barriers Screeners Self-Advocacy Tool: Request for Attendance Record Correction The Basics Pennsylvania requires that…
Morethe foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ students, and children experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit elc-pa.org or follow on Twitter @edlawcenterpa. mailto:[email protected] https://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/K-12/Homeless%20Education/2016-17%20Pennsylvania%20ECYEH%20State%20Evaluation%20Report.pdf…
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MoreEqual Protection Clause because it has created significant resource disparities that discriminate against students living in districts with low property values and incomes, according to the lawsuit. School districts’ per…
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