Education Law Center Attorney David Lapp’s March 7, 2014 testimony at the Pennsylvania Auditor General’s hearing highlights significant demographic disparities when comparing brick-and-mortar charter schools as a whole in Philadelphia…
Morelearners; and (3) Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline, which includes promoting evidence-based prevention practices to improve school climate while advocating against exclusionary discipline policies that push at-risk children out of school…
MoreCOVID-19 school closures have had a significant impact on students with disabilities and their families. ELC compiled this resource with 5 important things for students with disabilities and their families…
MoreSchool District in Delaware County. School districts participating in the suit are William Penn, Panther Valley School District, Lancaster School District, Greater Johnstown School District, Wilkes-Barre Area School District and…
Moreother discriminatory policies. Playing sports is associated with higher grades and standardized test scores, and teaches students about teamwork and fosters connectedness to school community. All students deserve equal access…
Moreonce in a school year due to experiencing homelessness. This fact sheet provides detailed information and resources for youth experiencing homelessness regarding their education rights under federal and state law….
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…
MoreThis fact sheet is intended for Magisterial District Justices (MDJs) and other judges to use when adjudicating truancy matters under Pennsylvania’s compulsory school attendance law. It highlights key changes to…
MoreThis fact sheet provides an outline of the rights of English learners (ELs) and/or families of students with limited English proficiency. Please note – this document is available in Spanish…
Moregoing to and from school. Many students have faced expulsion as a result of this law. Review the complete fact sheet for more information. See also our Suspension and Expulsion…
Moreto protect the health and safety of all students. ELC has compiled a fact sheet to help families navigate these requirements. Please note – this document is available in Spanish….
Morewill not receive full academic credit for their completed coursework, that there is no record of their credits, or that their credits will not count toward graduation. The lack of…
MoreA fact sheet providing information for parents and guardians on the rules and procedures for student expulsions from school district and charter schools. While public schools have wide latitude to…
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…
Moreform of compensatory damages under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). This fact sheet…
Morecharter school that offer an education program through computer-based or online programs and may also be referred to as “cyber” learning. This fact sheet discusses district virtual school programs and…
Moreand Pennridge school districts. Listen to WHYY’s SCHOOLED podcasts about book bans and community advocacy in Central York and Central Bucks school districts. Read ELC’s October 2023 testimony in support of the freedom to read and testimony against…
Moreyouth under 18 who have a certificate of graduation from a regularly accredited, licensed, registered, or approved high school. Under the law, all students must attend school until their 18th…
MoreResearch shows that school-age children experienced significant learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact sheet explains the rights of students with disabilities to receive COVID compensatory services for the…
MoreThis fact sheet addresses the rights of linguistically and culturally diverse parents and caregivers (defined by law as limited English proficient or “LEP”) who seek to enroll a child in…
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