ELC Fairness in School Discipline Guide

which derives from the United States and Pennsylvania Constitutions; federal and state statutes, regulations, and case law; and policies of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, school districts, and individual schools….

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The Right to be Free from Racism at School

Students deserve affirming and safe school environments that celebrate them for who they are and provide robust opportunities to learn. Schools have a legal obligation to ensure that students are…

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Fighting for Fair School Funding

schools.While Pennsylvania passed a statewide funding formula to more equitably distribute funds across school districts, the current budget will prevent schools from making important long-term investments to improve student performance…

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J.S. v. Manheim Township School District

…Township School District. The brief stressed the importance of maintaining critical due process protections in PA school discipline proceedings, especially for Black girls, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ students. This…

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…teachers and other school personnel. Amici organizations are focused on ensuring student safety and providing a safe school environment. We are united in the belief that this misguided and dangerous…

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Professional Toolkits

ELC provides professional toolkits that help attorneys, advocates, and others navigate education laws and policies at state and federal level.

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Franklin Towne Charter High School

Charter schools are public schools and cannot discriminate against students. Charter schools must comply with the same enrollment requirements applicable to district schools. This demand letter, provided to Franklin Towne…

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…demographic characteristics are used to exclude students from schools should include school promotional materials, in addition to decisions about individual students and their individual backgrounds. A school mission statement or…

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ELC Charter School Bill Analysis 2012

The Law Center believes that important reforms are needed for Pennsylvania’s system of charter schools. However, it is important to note that the legislative process for charter school reform has…

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Sheila Armstrong – Parent, Petitioner

The Education Law Center of Pennsylvania and the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia filed suit in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on November 10, 2014 on behalf of six school districts,…

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