this addition is proposed: “Students experiencing disputes or conflict should contact the school counselor or social worker to learn about services available, including peer mediation and school counseling, to help…
Moreor with an attorney of their choice, to address special education disagreements such as whether a school is following a child’s IEP or special education laws, whether a child’s current…
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…
MoreStudents experiencing homelessness are entitled to additional educational protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act and Pennsylvania’s Act 1. Local Education Agencies (LEA) have an affirmative legal duty to identify and…
MoreEducation 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…
MoreDownload the Commonwealth Court opinion with the link above….
MoreDAUPHIN ST. 19132 Head Start TO GET AN APPLICATION: · Pick up an application at 440 NORTH BROAD STREET · Download an application from http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/e/earlychild/forms BRING Completed Application to 440…
Morebasic education funding to adequately allocate dollars and to revisit the recommendations made by the 2014 bipartisan Special Education Funding Commission. Click here to download a copy of the letter….
Morelanguage needs that must be proactively addressed. They cannot languish in classrooms where they cannot access the curriculum.” The Third Circuit affirmed the August 26th decision of Judge Edward Smith…
Moreare in place to align with the Court’s ruling. Click here to download the Court’s decision. # # # The Education Law Center-PA (“ELC”) is a non-profit, legal advocacy organization…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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