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hello i am 18 and still in high school and was adopted by my aunt and uncle. i have recently moved out and she (my aunt) is refusing to give me my legal documents-such as my Social security card, birth certificate, and mail-also can she throw away my mail?. is this in anyways legal? and if she... View More 
hello i am 18 and still in high school and was adopted by my aunt and uncle. i have recently moved out and she (my aunt) is refusing to give me my legal documents-such as my Social security card, birth certificate, and mail (under my name). is this in anyways legal? and if she continues to refuse... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2024
You can get your own SS card and birth certificate. Go to the post office and transfer yourail to the new address .
A newly elect member of the Widefield School District Three board in Widefield Colorado Springs was not sworn in within 10 days of being elected per district code
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
If an elected school board official fails to take the oath of office within the required timeframe (in this case, 10 days after being elected as per the Widefield School District Three code), the consequences may vary depending on the specific district's policies and state laws. However, here... View More
All I could find is 55 Pa. Code § 3270.117, which makes it seem they cannot refuse to release a child.
The district attorney who prosecuted me for truancy of my 7 yr old daughter, his wife is my daughter's principal.
They chose to work together in disregarding the recommendation of a 504 plan from my daughter's child psychologist, which was made possible due to the DA's wife... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, there are a few potential legal issues at play:
1. Conflict of interest: Under California law, a prosecutor must recuse themselves from a case if they have a personal interest that would compromise their impartiality. The fact that the... View More
Resources are taken away
My son is an 11 year old 5th grade. He made verbal threats about harming/killing 6 students in his class to his guidance counselor. He has been suspended for 10 days with the recommendation for expulsion. I have no idea how to prepare for the hearing. I don't even know what questions to ask a... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
What you should truly do is seek out an attorney who has both some criminal defense experience, and education law experience. Your question doesn't state whether or not this student has a 504 plan or an IEP. If either of the is the case, then you need to make sure that the school is conducted... View More
I did not have insurance at the time due to a lapse during a job change. I am being sued for $40k in medical bills but I believe the school should be responsible.
answered on Apr 2, 2024
A school has a legal duty to make sure their premises is safe for students that attend. If the school was on actual/constructive notice that a rattlesnake was crawling around the property, (and failed to take corrective action), then the school would be liable. This would depend on the unique facts... View More
My son is being bullied and harassed at school and the teachers. And the board of education will not do anything and he does not want to go to school.
facility. Each child on the team attends a public school in the county. My question is can the school charge for something that is free to the public because it federal/ county funded? While practicing we have notice other teams also practicing after hours and they are not being charged to use the... View More
As a parent with a child who attends Public School do not support a clearly biased outside agency providing teachers with their talking points and agenda in order to brainwash my child or anyone’s child. I have a meeting on 4/3 with assistant superintendent to discuss. The teachers attended this... View More
School is terribly managed and most of the teachers were not qualified. Tuition charge was doubled compared to some of the other kids.
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
Under California law, if you find that your school is poorly managed and the quality of education is not up to standard, you may have grounds to seek a refund of your tuition. This can include situations where the school has misrepresented its services or if the educators are not qualified as... View More
After this email was sent to students at an already distressing period, they simply said sorry and said to put measures in place - no plan for that communicated as of this moment, and nothing said to look out for. Those who received the offer received them after the "glitch" and of course... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
I'm sorry your question remains open for two weeks. It looks like this takes place in the UK, and this Q & A forum deals mainly with U.S. laws and courts. But as a general matter, the type of case you describe sounds difficult. While your frustration is understandable, the element of... View More
The bg checks (2) have failed at confirmation of HS diploma/transcript. I opened my own request and have 30 days to get a copy or I will lose my job. So far it's been 7 days since my request was opened, I have called them and can only get VM with no call back.
If I lose my new job bc... View More
If my child has been diagnosed with a learning disability as well as an Emotional Disturbance, can a school than keep my child from attending assemblies, school activities, field trips and even vocational training? If they are being put in Special education because of the disability, so they can... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
Generally they should not be excluded. The school ought to make reasonable accommodations so the student may participate in the full range of activities along with the typical peers. Make sure you include language like this in written communication with the school and ask what accommodations they... View More
Help provided by UCSB Disabled Students office -extended library computer by 2 hours daily, Social Service-free bus passes 250 rides, library printing-free copies-unlimited, and theater office-free tickets. This shows belonging here. Guest researching and writing under a CA ARts Council grant, was... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
Under California law, if you are experiencing disability-related issues, you have the right to reasonable accommodations that align with your specific needs. This includes modifications or adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity within educational institutions like UCSB. The Disabled... View More
Upon my research, I found that the FERPA Act may be in violation because it doesn’t meet the exceptions, not sure if any other privacy and confidentiality laws have been infringed upon. I don’t have legal representation, nor did I state I would sue them. There is no criminal investigation nor a... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
It sounds like you're concerned about the potential misuse of your private information by a school's attorney. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), schools are generally forbidden from disclosing personally identifiable information from students' education... View More
Threatened to hurt her if she speaks up. Principal is aware of situation but stated, "things happen". If something occurred to this girl for negligence of school to take action can a lawsuit be filed?
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
If a student is being bullied and the school is aware but fails to take adequate action, there may be grounds for legal action. This is especially true if the negligence results in harm to the student. Schools have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for all students, and failure to... View More
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