The IEP/ behavioral plan is not being followed. Paper work is not being sent that I have requested, Kids are being targeted and followed on the school bus by admin. Kids are in special education for emotional disdurbance
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
answered on Apr 8, 2024
While it is probably wrong for your aunt to withhold important documents like your social security card and birth certificate from you, I doubt law enforcement will deign to get involved. Simply request duplicates from the appropriate government office.
A person cannot lawfully divert mail... 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-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 .
that is willing to help me ensure my daughters rights with her school. My daughter was an in-person student in a large public school but due to a medical condition is in a temporary residential setting near Dallas.
After reviewing the TEA Student Attendance Accounting Handbook pg. 53,... View More
My friend’s US student visa was cancelled back in 2016 because they were arrested for a fight at their school, and they were forced to return home. Can he now return to the US on a tourist visa for a 5 day family trip?
What steps would he have to take in order to be permitted into the country?
answered on Mar 5, 2024
If your friend's student visa was cancelled due to an arrest, reapplying for a U.S. visa, such as a tourist visa, involves disclosing this past event during the application process. The U.S. Department of State requires all visa applicants to answer questions about their criminal record, and... View More
I'm in 8th grade and in my English class, I work on a story that I've been writing. admittedly it is during the time I'm supposed to be doing other assignments; however, I do find that the way she (my teacher) handled this was a little over the top.
She threatened that if I... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2024
Under California law, your teacher's actions could potentially infringe upon your rights, especially if the work was created on your own time and does not violate school policy. Intellectual property laws protect the creations of your mind, and even as a student, you have rights to your... View More
could I sue my University for this, I now have to pay all this student loans for something does not work anymore
answered on Feb 27, 2024
Without knowing additional details, I would agree with Mr. Frick. It's a given that course materials could become obsolete with new technologies. However, if certain representations were made to students, that could be a different story. Keep in mind that looking into such a lawsuit could... View More
Texas school, zero issues. We believe the school has violated his rights. He can't do SR activities even though he did nothing wrong
answered on Feb 24, 2024
In Texas, there are specific rules regarding the possession of firearms on school grounds. Generally, it is illegal for anyone to possess firearms on school property, including in vehicles parked on school premises. However, there are exceptions for individuals who have a valid License to Carry... View More
My son was suspended for a argument that led up to 30days alternative and the school report him to be a violation of bullying. After the 30 days a harassment charge was filed and he was given 45 more days because they said he was threatening on the day that was to be his last day of... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2024
When you believe that a school district's disciplinary decision for your child is wrong, there are steps you can take to seek a review of the decision. The specific process may vary depending on the school district's policies and the state's educational regulations.... View More
I'm a teacher who has been on paid administrative leave for months. The allegation was investigated and determined to not have happened (false allegation by disgruntled student). I have never had problems at the school, I have never been reprimanded or written up, my evaluations have always... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
In your situation, remaining on paid administrative leave indefinitely after being cleared of wrongdoing is not typical. School districts generally have policies and procedures regarding the duration of administrative leave, especially after an investigation concludes with no evidence of... View More
Students had an exam that consists of 4% they didn’t take it serious an failed. The school allowed them to retake the exam. Students that did pass but there complete average for the class was still not passing did not get any points rewarded for passing on the 1st attempt to help out with there... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2023
No, it would generally be considered unfair for a college to allow some students to retake an exam without offering any extra credit to students who passed the exam on the first try. Here is some relevant information on this:
• Most colleges have policies around make-up exams and... View More
I have a question about establishing an LLC in Texas. Is it possible for international students to form an LLC in the state, considering the restrictions on off-campus work? Specifically, if we hire employees from other countries to perform the work, is this a viable option? Additionally, if... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2023
International students in Texas can establish an LLC, but it's important to navigate this carefully due to visa constraints. Your student visa status, typically an F-1, places limitations on off-campus employment. However, owning an LLC doesn't automatically equate to employment.... View More
Hi, I heard that under Texas law, international students can qualify for in-state tuition rates by receiving a competitive scholarship. Are there other methods besides scholarships that allow international students to be eligible for in-state tuition? Could you provide a brief explanation of these... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2023
In Texas, international students have limited pathways to qualify for in-state tuition rates aside from obtaining a competitive scholarship. One such method involves establishing Texas residency, but this can be challenging for international students due to visa restrictions.
International... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
A school administrator, school resource officer, or school district peace officer of a school district may refuse to allow a person to enter on or may eject a person from property under the district's control if the person refuses to leave peaceably on request and:
(1) the person... View More
Kid in question is a good kid from a good home that the teacher for some reason has just never liked.
answered on Nov 29, 2023
No, a high school teacher does not have either the legal authority or the practical ability to do that.
My girlfriend is a teacher at a middle school and has a TikTok with a lot of followers. Last night we were at IHOP with some friends and she made a comment about some names given to people will lower their chances of getting hired in the future. It’s literally a fact on google. So today someone... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2023
The only concern would be DEFAMING someone. That is when you say a false statement about someone. Truth is always available to publish or say out-loud.
LMK if you need more info.
I hope this helps.
a friend got on the bus and was slapped for not sitting down, and later when the parent caught wind of this she asked them to review the security tapes, and the bus driver said that they forgot to turn them on.
answered on Oct 23, 2023
You may have a potential legal claim if a student gets hurt on a school bus, and the bus driver failed to turn on the security camera as required by the school or school district's policies. However, whether you can sue the bus driver directly or if your claim should be directed against the... View More
I received a field trip permission slip for my child to attend an On-Campus field trip. The school is a public school charter school in Houston, TX. The trip is for Houston Museum of Natural Science Dome to visit the school campus. I was a little taken back when I was asked to sign an Indemnity... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Unfortunately, such agreements have become more commonplace. They can be binding (I'm not saying yours is or is not) - they usually have to meet certain protocols under state law. These are similar but not identical... View More
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