Research seems to show volunteers can be GALS as a CASA but to be paid you must be a licensed mental health professional or lawyer. Are there other pathways to being a GAL?
answered on Feb 5, 2023
From a webpage I often rely on:
Only those individuals who have received training administered or approved by the Office of the Child Advocate may serve as a GAL in a proceeding concerning the custody or welfare of a child. O.C.G.A. 15-11-9(b). A GAL shall receive such training as provided... Read more »
My aunt was on site picking up her child when my nephew broke his leg around 2 pm. He was playing basketball at school while waiting on the busses to arrive. The school called the ambulance but never called his mom to notify her. She drove to the school (after my aunt called her) then followed the... Read more »
answered on Jan 30, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. An important issue here would be the damages resulting from failure to notify a parent. It looks like timely response was made to summon an ambulance. The hospital delay does not appear to be the fault of the... Read more »
My daughter sits out of recess daily for incomplete work and my son sits out for behavior reasons and incomplete work or homework my son only has 1 special education teacher who he is supposed to get 1 hour 30 minutes for reading and math there are more then 15 kids and 3 home rooms there is not... Read more »
answered on Oct 12, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. There is a section here on Education Law. You could repost your question there. You could also reach out to attorneys who practice in that area. They would be familiar with standards for special education needs.... Read more »
He also let her quit school at 14 Ive been fightin this for 5 yrs PLEASE IM BEGGIN FOR HELP. my child cant walk and has a 6th grade edjucation. Every time i try to do something he has me locked up or restraining order taken out on me. Please help me
answered on Sep 7, 2021
It would appear the only way you are going to move forward is with the assistance of legal counsel. Meet with an attorney as soon as you can to discuss your options.
answered on Jul 16, 2021
Because of sovereign immunity, it is difficult to sue state departments and agencies, including high schools in Georgia for injuries sustained while on their property. The Constitution of the State of Georgia provides that “sovereign immunity extends to the state and all of its departments and... Read more »
I’m from New Jersey I recently moved to Georgia a year ago & been struggling in school every since. When I turn 18 I want to go back home and finish high school and enjoy the last few months of high school with my friends and family.
answered on Nov 6, 2020
Once you turn 18 you will be legally considered an adult and can live where you want to.
answered on Aug 24, 2020
No a 15 year old cannot quit school even with parental consent in the state of Georgia. Mandatory attendance in a public school, private school, or home school program is required for children between 6 yrs and 16 yrs old. The only exception is where the child has successfully completed all... Read more »
Denied numerous times?
answered on Aug 19, 2020
It may be possible. The law is very new at this point as it relates to COVID-19 cases. It is unclear what these cases will look like. It is certainly worth consulting with an attorney who can assess the specifics of your circumstances and provide you with a more detailed response.
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My wife is a teacher and her school (private) has installed cameras in the classroom to record her teaching and broadcast it for parents and students to watch. Is this legal? Should the school have consent from her or do they not need consent to do this? Don't the parents of the children need... Read more »
answered on Jul 20, 2020
The private school does not need the consent of your wife to have cameras in the classroom to record activity. While it would be preferable to get her consent, consent is not required. The same goes for the students.
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Last summer (2019), I hired an expungement lawyer to have my criminal record restricted. I was eligible for record restriction as the charges from my 2015 arrest were dismissed. I am a new hire to the school district and am concerned about what shows up on me after my fingerprinting and my criminal... Read more »
answered on Jun 5, 2020
If you want to know what has been revealed you should run a copy of your own criminal history with a law enforcement agency for employment purposes and see what shows up. Often times there are errors when the records are input into the system.
We were told that if for some reason we could not go on the trip that the school would keep all monies. They did not give us documentation stating that if they cancelled the trip that the children would not receive their fundraiser monies. Now they are saying that the school keeps the monies and... Read more »
answered on Jun 2, 2020
It depends. Without the ability to review any documentation, it is difficult to provide a definitive answer. However, it is not uncommon for schools to have similar provisions. You may benefit from speaking with an attorney who can review the relevant documentation.
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Georgia law requirements
answered on May 31, 2020
An 18 year old is legally an adult and the parents to not have to provide them housing. However, they may be considered a tenant and have rights under that circumstance.
answered on Apr 30, 2020
More information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.
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For the transition checklist ( a part of the IEP) , should another special ed teacher (who is not on that student's IEP team) give that special needs student the checklist for the transition portion of the IEP? Sounds like a breach of FERPA.
answered on Apr 30, 2020
More information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is uncommon for another teacher who is not a part of the IEP team to assess transition goals. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.
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answered on Apr 22, 2020
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My admin gave me a letter of things that I needed to work on, about 6 days before the school shut down for quarantine. I met all expectations since then, but received a call today that they are not renewing my contract. How should I proceed?
answered on Apr 3, 2020
More information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.
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I lost the case in 2017 and was expelled from high school. I was unable to hire a lawyer at the time.
answered on Apr 3, 2020
Unfortunately no, you cannot reopen then tribunal. You would have had 30 days from the tribunal’s decision to appeal that decision. However, it may be best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.
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I am a senior in high school and my parents recently received a letter from the school stating that I have had 40 absences (30 unexcused) during my senior year; in this letter they cited the Georgia Compulsory Education Law; however, this law doesn’t apply to children over 16. So, is there an... Read more »
answered on Mar 2, 2020
You are correct that the compulsory school attendance law does not apply to 18 year olds. It primarily serves as a way for the state to punish parents for their student's truancy. However, each school district has discretionary powers to determine the nature of absences and the requirements... Read more »
They won't take absence notes from me
Say we're over the limit. So his absences are being counted as unexcused. He has a 504 plan
Do we need to get a lawyer?
answered on Feb 16, 2020
Yes, it is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
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My husband is in jail on a probation violation for truancy. I served from jan 2019 to june 2019 for the same problem. we send our kids to school. Our daughter who turned 15 last week has 18 unexcused absences. I got a list of these after I personally reported her for skipping. The days i went to... Read more »
answered on Feb 12, 2020
It is best to contact an education law attorney as soon as possible. More details are needed before an accurate answer can be provided.
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