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the rest of the school year, schools were expected to continue to provide education in some form. But the pivot to online instruction was not a smooth one, particularly in…
Morethe rest of the school year, schools were expected to continue to provide education in some form. But the pivot to online instruction was not a smooth one, particularly in…
Morerecommendations The Hechinger Report 12/13: New report underscores education problems in institutions for foster youth Lancaster Online 12/12: Bonus allocations another disappointing twist in state education funding Chalkbeat Philadelphia 12/11: New hires make…
Moresupportive strategies to promote consistent school attendance and ELC’s recommendations to address punitive responses to attendance barriers and discriminatory enforcement, see our recent testimony to the Joint State Government Commission….
Moreattorney. If the parent chooses to participate in mediation without an attorney, the school cannot bring an attorney either. Mediation can address any special education disagreement, such as whether a…
Morealso make your request by completing this PDF form (download via button below) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Dispute Resolution. If you use the PDF form to…
Morestudents diagnosed with a speech and language impairment, but less than 15 percent of the students with intellectual disabilities and 9 percent of the students with orthopedic disabilities. http://penndata.hbg.psu.edu/documents/PennDataBooks/Statistical_Summary_2013-2014.pdf http://penndata.hbg.psu.edu/documents/PennDataBooks/Statistical_Summary_2013-2014.pdf…
Moreall students in Pennsylvania – especially in the face of an administration that is refusing to enforce them.” Read our December 18, 2018 statement on the discipline guidance here. https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Statement-on-School-Safety-Commission-Recommendation-to-Rescind-Federal-Discipline-Guidance.pdf…
Morepoverty, children of color, children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ students, and children experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit elc-pa.org. https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Special-Education-Report-Online.pdf…
Moreclothing consistent with their stated gender. Some Pennsylvania school districts have adopted policies to expressly protecting rights based on gender identity. Litigation is ongoing to protect the right of students…
Moreand sought out higher education opportunities, we understand the complexities of navigating college, and other higher education opportunities, with limited resources, and no support systems. We know that many of…
Moreinformation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Name: Title: Telephone: Email: Organizational contact for tickets and program book information…
Morecompliance with its continuing legal obligations so that children of color with disabilities receive the education to which they are entitled and the quality education they deserve. https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-14374.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-137 https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-137…
MoreCourt to implement a long-term solution to ensure that the Commonwealth meets its constitutional requirement to provide a ‘thorough and efficient’ public school system that serves all children regardless of…
Morethe Pennsylvania Supreme Court to step in to protect the constitutionally guaranteed rights of Pennsylvania’s school children. The statewide system of funding our schools continues to be broken and the…
Moremeet these criteria will not serve the interests of all students, especially disadvantaged students, and should not be adopted. 1. CONSTITUTIONAL STANDARD. Does it “provide for the maintenance and support…
Moreis pleased that Mayor Kenney has proposed a budget that increases critical local funding for early education. The proposal will put Philadelphia on the path to providing pre-Kindergarten opportunities to…
Moredecision was made by the District and that http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/basic_education_circulars/7497 http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/basic_education_circulars/7497 6 his only role was to provide technical assistance and not to make final legal determinations. Therefore, because the District…
Moreappropriates sufficient dollars to fund our schools. Currently the legislature is woefully underfunding our schools, in violation of the Pennsylvania Constitution. We call on the General Assembly to appropriate a…
Morethat exist. This agreement will allow school districts to plug budget holes in the short term, but it will also prevent schools from making important investments to improve student performance….
MoreEducation Law Center | www.elc-pa.org | facebook.com/educationlawcenter | @edlawcenterpa KNOW YOUR RIGHTS MARCH 2017 Your Right To Be Free from Discrimination and to Equal Educational Opportunities • You cannot be…
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