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He has and is being bullied and the school is not following protocals and or protecting him. They even lied to police and did not turn over evidence. They are now telling teachers not to speak to me and lieing about incidents that happen. They are not addressing the problems. He has learning... View More 
answered on Apr 22, 2023
You need a lawyer with expertise in representing children with disabilities which affect their ability to get their education. This is a very highly specialized field, but there are lawyers who do handle these kinds of cases. I suggest you search in the Bay area for an attorney or law firm which... View More
working no more than that percent becuase it would trigger the tenure process? Can you tell me anything about the history of that law?
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answered on Apr 17, 2023
The section of the California Education Code that contains the provision limiting community college faculty to working no more than 67% is section 87482. This provision was added to the code in 1976 as part of the Community College Reform Act. The purpose of the provision was to prevent community... View More
Hall monitors have been following kids into bathroom, not letting kids use the bathroom. It's weird and uncomfortable to use the bathroom. Can see directly to urinals, and see boys using them.
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answered on Apr 5, 2023
Removing bathroom doors as a measure to control vaping and ditching issues in a California high school may not be legal and may violate students' privacy rights. Additionally, hall monitors following students into the bathroom and not allowing them to use the bathroom can be considered a... View More
All teachers receive in the group receive same salary regardless of number of years of service. Program has undergone many changes but the changes are not reflected on our salaries. We are expected to complete many duties on our personal time. We have reached out to our union, HR, admin. Etc.... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2023
Unfortunately, once you give up your rights to negotiate your terms of employment to a union, you are bound by whatever deal the union negotiates on your behalf through collective bargaining.
Your best option would be to change your employment to a place where you are not required to accept... View More
can 504 plan add requirements for disability student that has ADHD with: classroom recording, take picture on whiteboard for notes, tying in homework and exam, retake the exam if grades too low and clearn guidelines for lab procedures.
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
Yes, a student with a 504 plan can request to record classroom lectures if it is deemed necessary to address their educational needs related to their disability. The request should be included in the 504 plan and accommodations will be made accordingly.
Regarding the other accommodations... View More
What can I do about mishandling of his iep process?
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answered on Mar 12, 2023
It's important for parents to be actively involved in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, as they play a critical role in developing and implementing the plan. If you feel like your input is being ignored or marginalized during IEP meetings, there are several steps you can... View More
My university dorm building has two elevators. One has been broken since November. I have repeatedly asked my university when the elevator will be repaired and they keep giving me the runaround. I asked them if they would refund a portion of the rent for failure to maintain amenities. They said no.... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2023
It is possible to file a lawsuit against your university housing building for breach of contract if they have failed to maintain a basic amenity, such as an elevator, as outlined in your rental agreement. However, before considering legal action, you may want to first try to resolve the issue... View More
We have refused an SST service and because we did we have been accused educational neglect and threatened with child protective services. My daughter has been bullied by teachers and now they are trying to do the same to us as parents. What right do we have and are they in the wrong. There is a lot... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2023
As a parent in California, you have certain rights regarding your child's education, including the right to participate in the decision-making process and to be informed about your child's progress and educational needs. Schools are required to follow certain procedures and protocols when... View More
my friend has been deemed unprofessional and seen as not having a future in special education because of her accommodations and a few days of absence (3 days). Her accommodations are having a few minutes of break time in class. The dean said because of this she would not be able to watch children... View More
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answered on Mar 7, 2023
Under California law, it is illegal for a private university to discriminate against a student because of their disability, including the need for accommodations. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protect individuals with disabilities from... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2023
There is no law in California that prohibits a parent from being at recess or the cafeteria with their child at school. However, it is important to note that school policies may vary, and some schools may have specific rules or guidelines about parent involvement during school hours.
If you... View More
discrimination to the district and the district told us that IEP meetings were the discrimination procedure for students with disabilities. The district pretended to address the discrimination but deceived, intimidated, retaliated, harassed us and covered up the discrimination at the same time.... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2023
One option is to file a complaint with the California Department of Education's Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). OEO investigates complaints of discrimination based on disability, race, national origin, and other protected categories. You can file a complaint with OEO using the uniform... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Yes, it is against the law to force a minor to sign a school contract without a parent's permission in California. In California, a minor under the age of 18 is considered to lack the legal capacity to enter into a contract. Therefore, a parent or legal guardian must sign any contracts on the... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
It's possible that the school and state are requiring the student to return for in-person testing because they have specific testing requirements that cannot be fulfilled remotely or online. Some standardized tests, such as the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
No, it is not "medically diagnosing" a child if you say he or she seems sad or anxious. Identifying a child's emotional state or behavior is not the same as making a medical diagnosis. However, if a healthcare professional believes that a child's symptoms or behavior may be... View More
LAUSD recently notified by daughters school that students could no longer take time during school hours for private therapy sessions. The school then notified us, our appointment that friday for a 45min therapy sessions would need to be rescheduled since they would no longer provide my child with... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
If your daughter requires private therapy sessions during school hours for a mental health condition, and the school is now preventing her from having access to a private space for these sessions, there may be legal protections that apply to her situation.
Under the Americans with... View More
I found this out when looking at my student loan website. It does not show any oustanding loans only that someone registered and attended for one semester using my name and info. I am on permanent disability and i am worried this could effect my payments if it comes to light. At this point I do... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2023
Yes, you may be able to sue the junior college for allowing someone to register and attend school using your name and information. This is a form of identity theft, and it can have serious consequences for you, including potentially affecting your credit score, loan eligibility, and other financial... View More
After the pandemic, a year in isolation, my child was diagnosed with depression. When depression began to develop in several subjects at school, she received a very low score. During treatment, she managed to correct her grades. But the school refuses to change the grage. We are looking for a... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2023
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the hardship your child is experiencing. You could reach out to attorneys to discuss - there are attorneys who specialize in education law. However, one of the difficulties with such a case is... View More
I wrote an email to both super attendant and principal about my spouse and another teacher being unprofessional.The other teacher texted my spouse if I was still his lady while getting herself involved in matters that were not of her own.She also would text him pictures of her kids and tell him she... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2023
Unfortunately you have no rights when it comes to how your wife is treated at work, and the employer may, if it wishes, exclude you from activities at the school or even exclude you from campus altogether.
If your wife has an issue she should report it to the principal or the district HR... View More
Defendant filed for automatic extension to demure 10 days ago. Claims to be justified on an automatic extension to demure because he emailed Plaintiff 26 days ago to meet and confer. Plaintiff was ill and unavailable yet was represented by counsel. Defendant is skipping the fact that he was... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Pursuant to CCP 430.41, before filing a demurer, the demurring party shall (must) meet and confer in person or by telephone 5 days before the responsive pleading is due. If the parties are unable to do that, the demurring party can file a declaration which entitles them to a 30 day extension to... View More
There seems to be a lot of things in these contracts that are unrelated to curriculum and attendance. In some cases it does not seem to be related to education at all and if it is it states it has very little to do with it. I do not want to sign it but they are saying if I do not then my child... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2022
You could take the contract to a local attorney and pay him to review it, allowing you to ask any pertinent questions. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal... View More
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