ELC Opposition to Policy 805 FINAL
…such tactics is associated with increased incidents of crime and disruption,5 as well as higher levels of disorder in schools.6 Furthermore, studies show that the presence of metal detectors in…
More…such tactics is associated with increased incidents of crime and disruption,5 as well as higher levels of disorder in schools.6 Furthermore, studies show that the presence of metal detectors in…
More…make a bold school funding proposal, including $400 million in new funds for basic education and $100 million for special education. The increases in is K-12 spending plan, which will…
More…All EL students are entitled to a robust and effective language instruction bilingual-bicultural or English as a second language (ESL) instruction program supported by trained ESL instructors and subject matter…
More1 Response to Request for Public Comments on Proposed Rule DHS Docket No. ICEB-2018-0002 Submitted By Education Law Center-PA November 6, 2018 Debbie Seguin, Assistant Director Office of Policy, U.S….
MoreAt the first Philadelphia City Council hearing since schools came under the tenure of the city’s new board of education, ELC policy director Reynelle Brown Staley gave testimony on November…
More…unable to meet the needs of students. “Many of these school districts have struggled to fill the gaps left by reduced state funding,” said ELC interim Executive Director Deborah Gordon…
More…to the entire Standards. Here, we propose the following new language specifically as it relates to the discipline of a child with disabilities: Head Start programs must comply with all…
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…
More…10:30. Seating in the courtroom is limited. Petitioners in the case, which include seven families, six school districts from rural, urban and suburban areas, and statewide organizations, filed the lawsuit…
Morea privately-run alternative school, Phoenix Academy, and instead requires placement in a specially-designed “Newcomer Program” at the main high school, McCaskey. “Today’s agreement extends the guarantee of a strong and…
More…state budget: “The Pennsylvania General Assembly has sent Governor Tom Wolf a compromise state budget agreement that provides some needed new funding for education, including basic education, special education, and…
More…They are also more likely to be disciplined in school, sometimes just for expressing who they are. However, students have the right to be open about their sexual orientation and…
More…nominating panel and the mayor to urge them to prioritize five commitments that we see as key to the success of this new board. Click here to read the letter….
More…Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), a new and worse iteration of school vouchers proposed in SB 2, siphon precious taxpayer resources from already financially struggling public schools to private schools and…
MoreFebruary 6, 2018 Statement on Governor Wolf’s Budget Address Deborah Gordon Klehr, executive director of the Education Law Center, issued this statement following Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address today: “We…
MoreFebruary 15, 2018 To the members of the School Reform Commission, The Education Law Center is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all Pennsylvania’s children have access…
More…expected to rise as the Bureau continues to investigate. The complaint also resulted in an order of corrective action that the School District create a new procedure to ensure children…
More…allocate additional funding to early intervention services represent crucial investments that will help ensure more children enter school ready to learn. But while any additional funding helps, the Governor’s proposed…
More…is also required to obtain PDE approval for a new procedure to prevent recurring violations this upcoming fall. You can read the complaints filed by Independence Foundation Law Fellow Sean…
MoreIn an opinion released today, the Commonwealth Court overruled various preliminary objections to the Pennsylvania school funding lawsuit. In a victory for students across Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth Court today overruled…
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