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My son was assaulted at school by a young lady. The school failed me as a parent, he went to school fine and came home with a bloody black eye. Reached out to them. It took them two days to talk to the young lady. My son went to school with daily because it was his senior year. This has taken a... View More 
Hi, my name is Jack, my parents have been abusing the law to control me and make my life miserable. My parents withdrew me from highschool at 17 without my knowledge of what that meant regarding being an adult in Texas. They used this to then kick me out at 17 and turn my phone off making me sleep... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
Unless you are disabled, when you turn 18 years of age in Texas you are considered an adult for legal purposes. Your parents no longer have an obligation to provide shelter by virtue of the parent-child relationship and can give you thirty days' written notice to vacate their home, which will... View More
I submitted a application for my son with a learning disability to attend an online tuition free public school as I feel it's the best option for him. Last year he did poorly and failed 7th grade his GPA was low. But previous years his GPA was higher so I know he can do the work he struggles... View More
I study in IIIT Trichy and recently we have been asked to submit an affidavit on legal stamp paper saying that we cannot post anything about our Institute on the social media (they mean the bad facility that we tell others about). Is this legal in any form? Are we bound to submit an affidavit like... View More
I believe he is on the spectrum. And when asked if he wanted people to die just so he didn't have to take tests he did not think it through that far.
I enrolled at BloomTech in January 2023, committing to a $35k tuition deferment plan, paying only after securing a job. Despite completing 50% of the web development course, the support drastically reduced due to layoffs. Career coaches and learning assistants were replaced by ChatGPT suggestions,... View More
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
To address your situation with BloomTech and the financially binding contract, you should consider consulting an attorney who handles consumer protection or contract law. These legal professionals can help you understand your rights and explore options for exiting the agreement based on the... View More
I need a job but I have no way there so I really need my license how can I get it back or unsuspended for three years ?
Student, parents and care team want her to rejoin school as grade 10 student with a normal curriculum from here forward. School insists upon making her try to “catch up” to graduate with the original grade 9 cohort even while acknowledging it probably won’t work. Is there any way we can get... View More
My friend wants to put me on her emergency contact list at school because I am doing online and I can drive and sometimes her parents aren’t available. So is it legal for me to be able to be on her check out list and pick her up?
Peter is a student at St John's Preparatory HS in Astoria NY. He was awarded a full four-year scholarship in 2022. His GPA is 92, and this past year, he twice made the honor roll. We were informed a week ago that Peter was losing his scholarship due to an excessive number of absences. These... View More
Can my old school send the false accusations they made of me to the new school? I withdrew. I was not dismissed. Short of suing, is there any other way I can keep myself safe from slander/libel at the hands of my previous school?
I have worked for my employer for 6 years & payments for the pension loan are deducted bi-weekly without any missed deductions. Yet, I received a letter stating my loan is in default. When I called the NSLRS # provided, the CSR manager told me it’s due to my employer posting the report aka... View More
I currently have a felony charge that I have not been convicted of. I am doing intervention in leu of conviction. It is a f5 possession of meth. Also if it helps I do live in ohio. I want to go back to school to become a certified medical assistant. Will this disqualify me from doing so? Should I... View More
Downing v. West Haven Board of Ed., 162 F. Supp. 2d 19 (D. Conn. 2001)
I can't find what law this could be referring to, and to me it feels discriminatory as a veteran that they would close openings because I have served, even if I am plenty qualified for the program. Keep in mind this does not refer to online only programs, just hybrid or in person. However, it... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
It's understandable to feel frustrated and confused about the university's policy limiting military veteran admissions. This situation may stem from certain institutional policies or interpretations of laws designed to manage enrollment and maintain a balance in student demographics.... View More
A 18 year old student receiving special education services removed/incarcerated
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
No, Texas Education Code 37.004 can still apply to an 18-year-old student receiving special education services. Even if you are 18, if you are still enrolled in school and receiving these services, the protections and procedures outlined in this code remain relevant.
If you are removed or... View More
Why special education department don't interfere with the law.
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Kasim, and I seek your legal expertise regarding an issue with my university. I am a PhD student in Electrical Engineering, and my dissertation has been accepted for publication. Despite meeting all academic requirements, the university has decided not... View More
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