On March 22, 2017, the United States Supreme Court made a unanimous decision that will help children with disabilities across the country.
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New Law Limits Expulsion for Students Grades K-2
New ban also strictly limits student out-of-school suspensions unless the conduct is dangerous to others. Learn more about the law and next steps you can take.
Education FAQs
Education FAQs What student records are schools permitted to keep? Do parents have a right to see their child’s school records? Can my child’s school records be released without my consent? What are my district’s disciplinary rules? What disciplinary actions can a school district take against my child if he/she breaks the rules? What actions […]
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Child Protective Services, Kinship Care and Family Law Thousands of parents and caretakers, children, service providers, educators, attorneys, court staff and volunteers and others contact the KidLaw Resource Center for information and assistance, publications and training on legal issues affecting children. For questions regarding child protective services, kinship care and family law, email Center Director […]
Testimony from Nina Peckman urges “out-of-the-box” thinking, collaboration to address chronic absenteeism
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Chronic absenteeism is a complex problem. We must start with a focus on the individual needs and circumstances of the student to understand why the child is not attending school and to engage the parents in a meaningful way. TO: Members of the Senate Education Committee FROM: Nina C. Peckman, Staff […]
