A new report by the Education Law Center – PA This groundbreaking report highlights the voices of Black girls attending public schools and sets forth their recommendations for creating more…
MorePennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced August 13 that he is preparing to introduce regulations and propose new legislation governing the state’s charter schools. The Education Law Center shares his sense…
More…The focus is legislation introduced on April 14, 2020, by Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Allentown) to create a new funding stream targeted at the most underfunded districts. Read the press release….
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….
MoreA new report recommending strategies for policy makers to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline and address disparities in school discipline was issued by the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission…
More…its completed 2019 financial audits. The new deadline for RFP submissions is Feb. 25. A task force will then be convened to make recommendations to the receiver, and a public…
More…were languishing without the special education services they needed. BSE ordered the district to put in place new policies and procedures, monitor data to ensure timely evaluations, and provide necessary…
More…Article XIII-C of the Public School Code would dangerously expand the armed presence of school security personnel. A new category of “armed school security guards” would be authorized to carry…
More…12, 2021, in our historic lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s school funding system, William Penn School District et al. v. Pennsylvania Department of Education et al. The judge announced the new trial date…
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…webinar was developed for educators, school administrators, teachers, and advocates, and guides participants through the Legal Center on Foster Care and Education’s new tool on school discipline. This resource highlights…
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…
MoreEstablished state’s responsibility under IDEA to ensure access to adequate range of placements for children with special education needs; resulted in new interagency requirements and protocol that continues to be…
More…factors like district size and sparsity, local tax effort and district wealth, and charter school enrollment. • Ensures that all districts receive minimum funding increases while the new formula is…
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…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….
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