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Speaking with multipul staff members of the school resulted in the same answer. Intially opting out of the program due to not having enough to pay, two financial aid counselors insisted that the numbers on the tuition price were "simply example numbers".
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answered on Mar 3, 2024
When facing misleading information about tuition costs from a school's financial aid staff, it's crucial to gather all written communications, promotional materials, and any recorded conversations that reflect the misleading information provided. Documentation plays a pivotal role in... View More
My son has been going to every practice- even the non-mandatory ones that only 1 or 2 other kids go to- and putting the work in. He's been doing drills at lunch, going to the gym outside of school, and studying the game in his free time. Yet on game days, he's not getting to play AT ALL.... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
Under California law, there isn't a straightforward answer to whether public school coaches must disclose reasons for a student's playtime to parents. However, it's important to understand that education and athletic policies often aim to balance the development of student autonomy... View More
Everyone was nice then I started receiving attitudes people were pretending to be my manager bossing me around like a manager other employees I told my supervisor they told me to feel free to tell her about it anytime after that I had the team lead do it too but all of sudden I started receiving... View More
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answered on Feb 29, 2024
In California, employees have the right to a safe and respectful workplace, free from harassment and bullying. If you're experiencing issues at work, such as receiving attitudes from colleagues or being harassed through text messages, it's important to report these incidents formally to... View More
After an incident occurred my college security (deputized cops) refuse to give me info on name of the person, if the the person works there and if they are still on campus if they do. Do to this I have had anxiety attack and a migraine.
So as of now they say it’ll. Take 2-3 weeks to do... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In California, individuals may seek legal recourse if they believe their college has failed to provide a safe environment, potentially including claims for emotional distress stemming from specific incidents. If the college's security measures or response to your report have been inadequate,... View More
The Business and Professions code states theory and clinical practice shall be concurrent. However the colleges (approved by the BRN) offer the theory and clinical practice as a separate course. If one course is passed and the other is failed. Can the BRN require the student to retake and pay for... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
In California, the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) sets specific standards for nursing education to ensure that graduates are competent and prepared for licensure. These standards, including curriculum requirements, are designed to comply with both the Business and Professions Code and the... View More
If the BRN has a handbook that stipulates that class A and class B (sperate classes) must be completed concurrently. And a student passes one class and not the other. Can the student be legally made to repeat BOTH classes under title IV
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
Under California law, the curriculum requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) do not necessarily supersede Title IV laws governing federal financial aid. However, Title IV regulations may influence the administration of educational programs in California, including... View More
10+1 or titl5 states that you cannot make a student retake a class they have passed. In this situation there are 2 different classes that run concurrently. If one is failed and the other passed. Are students required to retake both (california). Where is the law on this?
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) sets specific curriculum requirements for nursing programs to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the nursing profession. These requirements are designed to comply with state laws and regulations to maintain high standards of nursing... View More
My son attends 6th grade at a public school but is often absent. If I try to take him to school myself, my wife becomes verbally and physically abusive. She has made numerous allegations of child abuse against me, all of which have been investigate and found to be untrue. The school district... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
This is far more than a school issue- and seems like a family law matter, as educational rights may need to be determined.
Parents do have obligations for their kids to attend school or face truancy allegations, but there are options including private school, home school, charter schools,... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2024
This is certainly a complex question. In special education, there is a hearing process for special education disputes through the state, and there are compliance complaints that can be filed. There may be litigation options for damages that are not covered under this process.
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What are some special education rights for students regarding specific preferred Individuals as their mental health service provider.
answered on Feb 10, 2024
Special education students have tons of rights, and in fact most parents have no idea how powerful their rights are.
They can get free mental health, educational, behavioral, speech, and other services through their local school district if they qualify. Most schools slack, and parents are... View More
Need this to be stopped I've been harassed and accused of things that aren't true. Someone needs to answer for all they have done. Stress mental anguish of 5 false cps cases w nothing found I have done only school. Cps still takes back to back referrals after 5 investigations. We need legal aid
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Given the repeated false reports to Child Protective Services (CPS) regarding your daughter's medical condition, it's crucial to take proactive steps to address this situation legally. You have the right to defend yourself against false accusations and protect your family from harassment... View More
My 10 year old was looking for a band aid in the classroom and saw a pencil grip. He took one from his teacher’s cupboard while in her absence. She returned back to school and was furious at him and withheld all his recesses made him do laps and had him clean up garbage around lunch tables... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
Under California law, the use of physical exercise as a form of punishment by educators is generally discouraged and, in many cases, considered inappropriate. Withholding recess as a disciplinary action is a contentious issue, with guidelines suggesting that recess should not be withheld for... View More
focus. They wanted someone administration to speak to instructional assistant but parent wanted to remain anonymous and their identity kept confidential. Does teacher have to reveal parent's name to admin?
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In California, teachers are typically not required to reveal the identity of a parent who wishes to remain anonymous when reporting concerns about classroom dynamics to administration. Maintaining confidentiality is an important aspect of building trust between educators and parents, and it is... View More
My daughter is 17 and has a driver's license, and her home is only a 5-minute walk from her brother's school...can a 17-year-old pick up a child from school?
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
In California, there is no statewide legal rule specifying that only individuals 18 or older can pick up children from school. The ability of a 17-year-old to pick up a sibling from school largely depends on the policies of the individual school or school district.
Many schools have... View More
2 months ago a Shelter in Place was initiated at Aviara Oaks Middle and to this day the administrators refuse to tell the parents or even Site Council members why it was initiated. They will only say that our kids were never in danger
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
Under California law, parents generally have the right to be informed about significant incidents affecting their child's school, such as a Shelter in Place order. The school's responsibility to maintain a safe environment includes transparent communication with parents, especially... View More
Do School administrators have a right to take away support services/metal health services away from special education students.
I'm in a situation with my child was at school he is in a EBD program where metal health services are provided and he wanted a specific teaching assistant... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
In California, the rights of special education students, including access to mental health services, are governed by both federal and state laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These laws mandate that students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public... View More
What I'm asking is if school districts (one person that works in the district) have a right to move a special education student to a different program because they think that they can't provide services that the student needs even though the student is happy with the services that the... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
Under California law, school districts have the responsibility to provide an appropriate education to special education students, which includes placement decisions. These decisions are typically made by the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, not by a single individual in... View More
Do School administrators or School Psychologists have rights to give there numbers to special education students for metal health reasons and support reasons?
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
In California, school administrators and school psychologists are guided by both legal and ethical considerations when interacting with students, including those in special education. Generally, giving out personal contact information to students for mental health or support reasons isn't... View More
What I'm asking is if school administrators have a right to change a special education student's safety plan like for an example let's say the student's safety plan has a school psychologist on it and the School administrators take that school psychologist away from that student... View More
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answered on Jan 20, 2024
In California, any changes to a special education student's safety plan, which is part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP), typically require a team decision. This team usually includes the student's parents, teachers, and relevant school staff. School administrators do have... View More
If a student is in special education and has a IEP can parents request for a specific School psychologist to attend the IEP meetings even if the specific school psychologist isn't working with that student anymore but has great knowledge about that student?
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answered on Jan 19, 2024
Under California law, parents of a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) do have some rights regarding team member participation in IEP meetings. The law recognizes the importance of having knowledgeable individuals present who understand the student's needs.
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