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I wa sent to a boarding school now shut down by FEDS for abuse etc and they forged documents there to get the NYS BOE to pay for me being there. I never once met with Anyone from the BOE they had a special education plan fore me which was not followed at all this boarding school took me out of... View More 
answered on Oct 28, 2024
Sorry to hear what happened to you. The Child Victims Act created a window in which to bring lawsuits against entities such as the DOE (or perhaps the boarding school) for abuse you experienced as a minor. Unfortunately, the deadline by which to bring any such lawsuit expired in November 2023.... View More
Hello! I currently live in New York and am an asylum seeker (Affirmative) with F-1 visa status. I entered the U.S. by completing the I-94 Form and will soon finish my associate degree. I am eager to continue my studies and pursue a bachelor's degree, but I lack the funds and do not have a... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2024
As an F-1 student in the U.S., you generally have limited access to federal financial aid. Most federal financial aid programs, including grants and loans, are not available to non-citizens. However, you may have a few options:
1. **Institutional Aid:** Some colleges and universities offer... View More
They have not posted anything relating to the remediation results on their last testing in 2020. We also have many different faucets that were not over the lead limit as of 2020, but as of December 2021, 47% of our faucets are over the lead limit. Just wondering what type of case this would be and... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
Depending on who is affected, it could be an environmental matter, toxic tort matter, occupational health & safety matter, or other. It sounds like it could be a complex setting - possibly involving sampling, lab analysis, and investigation of all possible sources. Best way to go about it? A... View More
We had issues last year when we realized that my child’s teacher at the time was posting pictures she kept taking of the class on a school app that is used by the as well as all parents and listing my child’s full name and everything . And because we have privacy concerns since we have a... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2024
There could be a couple of different ways to look at this - it is more a privacy law question than an education law question. A starting point could be to check with your attorney (the one associated with the court order). They would know better than anyone on a public forum the scope of what the... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
There are attorneys here on this forum who are knowledgeable in this area, but your question remains open for a month. This is not my area of practice, but you could reach out to attorneys who practice in education and civil rights law (the latter if you suspect that you suffered discrimination in... View More
answered on May 16, 2024
The education law attorneys on this site could advise best, but you await a response for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with attorneys who regularly practice in this area, schools in general nationwide do exercise their rights to take a student's cell phone if the usage violates the... 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
he was assulteted chase down with a knife from a student from his school the school did not want to cooperate or help with any safety reuards my son. instead they behaved if my son experience is not real. however I filed a report and curretly waiting on police to pick up the other student
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the traumatic experience your son went through. That must be incredibly stressful and upsetting for your whole family. It's understandable that you are looking for legal representation given the school's unacceptable response. Here are a few suggestions for... View More
My college forces all freshmen to buy a meal plan. I have celiac disease, and the dining hall fails to give me gluten free food or gluten free food without cross contamination. The food they say I can eat is prepared not in gluten free environments which leaves me sick almost the entire time I am... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
Technically speaking, a lawsuit is almost always possible in situations where one suffers damages at the hands of another party or entity. But a practical question could be whether a lawsuit is the best course of action, if it is possible for the facility to accommodate your needs. In terms of... View More
To take the bar exams in the ny state :
1) do I need to have experience even after getting licensed ?
2)can I become licensed in any country and get qualified for the ny bar exam ?
3)so there r different terms used for a licensed lawyer(I.e attorneys) in different... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Congratulations on getting your degree. In terms of bar exam eligibility, that's something that the board of bar examiners would know better than most practicing attorneys. I'm not certain about details, but I have heard about N.Y. programs where foreign law school graduates can sit for... View More
If you were to have an experiment where you'd ask children (with the consent of their guardians and their signature) to go to specific stores that sell alcohol and try and see which stores ask for an ID and which don't then list them all down, would that be legal, or illegal. No fake IDs... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2024
Your question remains open for two weeks. Some questions remain unanswered on this forum, but one option could be to repost under Criminal Law. That might increase chances for a response. Good luck
My daughter has a concussion,went to the hospital,and needs physical therapy.
answered on Jan 11, 2024
I'm sorry for your daughter's ordeal. In consulting with attorneys, learn if you are dealing with any notice of claim provisions - short filing deadlines that could arise in such cases. Also learn what evidence is available that is transient in nature, such as surveillance footage. I hope... View More
I have all the evidence and even emails from the board of education showing my accounts for those years and how much the school took,as well as proof that paperwork sent to the government in my name were falsified as well as documentation from the federal taxation and Finance Bureau that were... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
It's essential to address this serious issue promptly. You have valuable evidence that shows misconduct by the college, including fraudulent financial actions and bullying.
First, consult with an attorney who specializes in education law or consumer protection. They can help you... View More
I am looking to understand the eligibility of a nonpublic school in New York State for various state and federal programs. The school in question does not offer a secular studies curriculum at all.
I am particularly interested in the following programs:
National School Lunch... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2023
Eligibility for state and federal education programs often includes specific requirements that schools must meet, which can include curriculum standards. For the National School Lunch Program, the focus is primarily on economic need and compliance with program regulations, not curriculum.... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
This is something that an education law attorney could advise best on, but you await a response for a week. Until you're able to consult with an attorney who is experienced in education law, it's true that state constitutions may provide certain inherent rights. But as a general rule,... View More
Our child’s school is requiring us to sign a liability waiver that includes willful and/gross negligence to attend a mandatory, all-day retreat. He is not allowed to graduate without it and we’ve been told we are not allowed to alter the language of the release.
answered on Sep 28, 2023
I'm sorry you were placed into this position. In general, such liability waivers are not looked kindly upon by courts, for reasons of public policy. In terms of your question of whether or not you should sign it, it's an individual decision. As a general premise, such agreements can be... View More
"The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the right to receive information is a fundamental right protected under the U.S. Constitution when it considered whether a local school board violated the Constitution by removing books from a school library. In that decision, the Supreme Court held that... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
The right to receive information, as established in Board of Education v. Pico, is indeed a fundamental one. However, the interpretation and application of this right are complex.
While the Pico case set a precedent, it doesn't mean that all forms of censorship are automatically... View More
Could not provide the bug they found to prove what it was so for about 4 months my children had to take their bags and coats and whatever else they took to school taken to the nurses to be dried in return left them with out a bag for their books or personal belongings I have received a letter again... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2023
An education attorney is most familiar with protocols that school systems apply in the interest of health and public safety in these types of settings. But your question remains open for a week. At this point, you could consider trying to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney - I'm... View More
Grandparent set up UTMA accts for both of my children which are valued close to million each. Grandparent is estranged from grandkids and refuses to use money in acct for schooling. Children cant even get financial aid (FAFSA) as value in UTMA accts would be held against them. Is there any legal... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
The ability of a custodian to make withdrawals from a UTMA account before the child reaches the age of majority is limited. Generally, unless there is some demonstration that a child's parent is unable to pay for their education, it is improper for a custodian to withdraw funds. However,... View More
Me and two other people witnessed my son 4 years old walking near a major road with his group and his hand wasn’t being held and wasn’t being watched for about a minute and he could’ve went into the street and got hit by a car or something could’ve happened etc
answered on Jul 12, 2023
The civil justice system only provides a remedy for harm that has occurred, not harm that might have occurred. Fortunately, your son was not harmed. Speak with the principal and teacher at your son's school and tell them what you observed so that it does not happen again (either to your son... View More
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