…access to books; that children have a better opportunity to learn computer science if they can use computers, and soon through the entire state-prescribed curriculum…. It seems apparent to me,…

to others; or (iv) provided different or separate aid, benefits, or services unless necessary for effectiveness. 34 C.F.R. § 104.4(b)(l). To be “equally effective,” aids, benefits, and services “must afford…

399 A.2d 360 (Pa. 1979) …………………………………………………………………… passim Gondelman v. Commonwealth, 554 A.2d 896 (Pa. 1989) ………………………………………………………………………….. 24 Griffin v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transp. Auth., 757 A.2d 448 (Pa. Commw. 2000) ……………………………………………………………….

…Incidents Rock Area Schools. Now What?, Philly.com (Oct. 21, 2017), https://bit.ly/2iOtvIg (reporting that the Anti- Defamation League received an increase in complaints of bias-related incidents in 2017 compared to prior…

opportunities for all students. Such a uniform policy must include ensuring that families are apprised of their right to interpretation and translation services and how to access such services at…

…advancements in education funding.” https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/18-08-03-Wolf-Answer-to-Mootness-Application.pdf https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/18-08-03-Scarnati-Response.pdf https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/18-08-03-Wolf-Answer-to-Mootness-Application.pdf https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/18-08-03-Wolf-Answer-to-Mootness-Application.pdf https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018.07.06-Opposition-To-Mootness-Brief.pdf https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/18-08-03-Scarnati-Response.pdf https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018.07.06-Opposition-To-Mootness-Brief.pdf “The Governor recognizes that our public schoolchildren continue to suffer the painful consequences of underfunded schools every day. He…

to meet the educational needs of its at-risk students, including students with disabilities. https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018_Pennsylvania-Residential-Facilities_Childrens-Rights_Education-Law-Center.pdf https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018_Pennsylvania-Residential-Facilities_Childrens-Rights_Education-Law-Center.pdf https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018_Pennsylvania-Residential-Facilities_Childrens-Rights_Education-Law-Center.pdf https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018_Pennsylvania-Residential-Facilities_Childrens-Rights_Education-Law-Center.pdf https://www.philly.com/crime/a/glen-mills-schools-pa-abuse-juvenile-investigation-20190220.html https://www.philly.com/crime/a/glen-mills-schools-pa-abuse-juvenile-investigation-20190220.html 3 In light of PA-DHS’ inaction in response to these developments,…

See, Inequities in Pennsylvania’s Charter Sector: Segregation by Disability, 2017, https://www.elc-pa.org/wp- content/uploads/2017/02/ELC-Analysis-Inequities-in-PA-Charter-Schools-Segregation-by-Disability.pdf 5 See, e.g., Demand Letter to Franklin Towne Charter High School, 2018, https://www.elc-pa.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/07/2018-06-26-ltr-to-FTCHS.pdf https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ELC-Analysis-Inequities-in-PA-Charter-Schools-Segregation-by-Disability.pdf https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ELC-Analysis-Inequities-in-PA-Charter-Schools-Segregation-by-Disability.pdf https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-06-26-ltr-to-FTCHS.pdf https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-06-26-ltr-to-FTCHS.pdf…

services. Youth surveyed routinely disclosed that although schools knew about their homeless status, the schools did not connect them to available school services or housing and other supports available in…

this day serving the foregoing document upon the persons and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of Pa.R.A.P. 121: Service by PACFile eService as follows: Mary…

…afford high quality schools [117,131]. It is very expensive to provide the school services and supports needed to overcome the educational challenges presented by at-risk students [141]. But communities with…

Amendments HB 530 SB 856 Section Amendment Comments ELC Position  § 17-1704- A Creates a “Charter School Funding Advisory Commission” The make- up of the Commission is more evenly…

concerns curriculum, services or lack of equal access to educational opportunities, contact your Intermediate Unit or • Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction, Division of Instructional…

Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 569-5500 (215) 569-5555 (fax) lewis@blankrome.com slee@blankrome.com Counsel for Executive Respondents Date: August 3, 2018 Received 8/3/2018 6:58:44 PM Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania mailto:lewis@blankrome.com mailto:slee@blankrome.com i TABLE…

…school without the ordinarily-required enrollment documents, the right to transportation services, and access to additional supports and services to ensure access to instruction and an opportunity for school success. See,…

resources and services in the areas of public education, housing, health care, employment, environmental justice and voting. For more information visit www.pubintlaw.org or follow on Twitter @PubIntLawCtr. https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2018-01-25-Supplemental-Brief-Support-Preliminary-Objections.pdf http://www.elc-pa.org/ http://www.pubintlaw.org/…

…a voucher of approximately $4,827.5 While this would 2 Besides tuition, the voucher can be used for other educational services, including books, test prep, special education services, and fees to…

…resources and services in the areas of public education, housing, health care, employment, environmental justice and voting. For more information visit www.pubintlaw.org or follow on Twitter @PubIntLawCtr. https://www.pubintlaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2018-01-25-Turzai-Brief.pdf http://www.elc-pa.org/ http://www.pubintlaw.org/…