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5 documented cases of events like spitting in my sons lunch, hitting him with a chair, slamming a door in his face and punching him in the face. all documented cases show the same child instigated an unprovoked attack on my son. at no time did my son provoke or even respond.
answered on Apr 18, 2019
Bullying should be taken very seriously by schools. It is important to report and document the bullying on the school bullying and reporting forms. The laws vary by states but Federal guidance can be found here... View More 
answered on Jan 20, 2018
School systems are required to act upon reported acts of bullying. School systems have bullying forms posted on the websites and paper copies are available in the school buildings. This is the best way to document what is happening and to hopefully have administration swiftly take action.... View More
My children currently attend in a Middle school in Howard County. I am trying to keep them there until the end of the school year. Is that possible? They asked for tuition if I stay. I know that the school was received tuition for my children at the beginning of this school year, though.
answered on Jan 20, 2018
HCPSS Policy 9000 explains how tuition is assessed as follows:
A student who becomes a nonresident, because the parent(s) with whom the student resides move out of Howard County during the school year, may complete the current school year at the school in which the student is enrolled.... View More
pursue a GED instead?
answered on Jan 2, 2018
If the student has not graduated with a diploma or obtained a GED, they can still attend school through the age of 21 as long as they are not 21 years old on the first day of the school year. There are many protections available for students with disabilities as well as those who can be considered... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
Depends on the length of the suspension.
For short term suspensions, there are 3 basic elements required. 1. Notice of the offense being charged. 2. opportunity for the student to refute the charge. and 3. an explanation of the evidence supporting the charge.
For long term... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2017
It depends on who is holding the student and asking the question. School officials such as the principal may question and ask students to write statements related to school incidents.
He is being bullied and the kids who are bullying him are blaming him and he is getting suspended and in trouble all the time. For instance someone threw a pen cap in the vicinity of the teacher and 2 kids said he threw it (his pens do not even have caps) so he got suspended for 3 days. This has... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2017
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require schools to locate and identify students with disabilities. This is called Child Find. Your daughter should seek professional guidance as to which plan your grandson might qualify for and how to purse... View More
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