My social security number, address, photos, transcripts, academic rank and deans letter we’re all accidentally made public through my school’s shared folders. I found out via a current student, and later received an apology from the Dean, as well as an assertion that the problem was fixed.... Read more »
I am sorry to learn of your situation. It seems to me the basic federal law for you to seek remedy is FERPA which you can find here, https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/students.html. There's also a mechanism for filing complaints here,... Read more »
I've never failed any classes. I'm actually an honor roll student and have been awarded scholarships.
If you have falsely claimed to be a U. S. citizen on the FAFSA, among other issues, you can be placed in removal proceedings for deportation.
I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any complications. Good luck.
In just one year of attending I have a $33,249.70 Student Account balance past due at Arizona State University. This is the amount owed to ASU after all Financial Aid payments ($23,000 of student loans) were applied and is growing with a $100 per month late fee. I am going to SCC for this spring... Read more »
You need to consult a local bankruptcy attorney. Many student accounts are federally insured and your debt may be non-dischargeable as most student loans are. You need a lawyer to delve into this deeper and determine whether your debt is dischargeable!
I was arrested and spent the night in jail, I saw the judge and she OR me. On my next court date when i showed up they couldnt find my name in the computer. I asked what that meant and they told me the officer has a certain amount of time to turn in his paperwork and he didnt. That was a... Read more »
Felonies have a seven year statute of limitation and misdemeanors have a one year statute of limitation. If you were charged with a misdemeanor and everything else you say is true, then you should strongly consider hiring an attorney to figure out all the details and fight to have your case... Read more »
I'm 16 and living with my mother now 30 miles away from my school. I still have to go to school and im wondering if I could legally stay with a friend until school is out. My father also has a case my mother opened against him and his girlfriend for refusing to let me and my sister see her but... Read more »
You should speak with your mother and the two of you should consult with her lawyer. Her family law lawyer can assist you in recovering your belongings.
EIP expired 10/17 incident occurred they did not comply withhold IEP from prior year and now child is facing legal isdue this is failure to provide correct accommodation
There is not enough information provided to answer the question. What can be done will depend on the full set of facts, and it is unclear what any of the facts are. As to "what can be done if a school did not comply with IEP requirements," the answer depends on what requirements the... Read more »
The school district is considered a part of the local government. Public schools are funded by local taxes and are run by elected officials.
My son and I are on an L2 visa. My wife is the L1 visa holder. Her L1 visa will expire on November 12, 2018. All our I-94 are still valid until November 12, 2018. However, her job assignment here in the US would end in December 2017 and will return back to the Philippines by January 2018. Just a... Read more »
Your son can request of change of status from L2 to F-1. The school or the district should have information that could help with that. There is no provision for you to stay as a student, though you might be able change your status from L2 to B1/B2 (tourist).
I am under contract with a school district in Phoenix, AZ as a school psychologist. My employment has become very stressful this year and I am becoming ill too frequently. I'd like to leave my position because we do not have any short-term disability benefits, so if I went on a leave of... Read more »
Hard to advise on a contract without reading the agreement. Check with an employment lawyer.
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I have her daughter her for DNA testing I have the old flyers pictures and Facebook posts. When she first went missing we kept putting flyers up and someone kept taking them down. Now her face is on all of these flyers three years later and she still looks exactly the same. Is that legally still... Read more »
If your dog was stolen, the passage of time doesn't change the fact it's your dog. There are deadlines for filing lawsuits, but sometimes exceptions apply.
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She is placing the iPad directly in their faces to antagonize them. Is the acceptable?
More specifics are needed to answer. Talk to an education or school lawyer.
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We live 23 miles from the school in Grand Canyon National Park. There is no bus that comes our way because we have the only two kids that need to be transported.
There aren’t many lawyers answering education law questions in Arizona. You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on this site to search for and contact a lawyer.
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law had passed stating no student would have to wait to pass aims and then would get high school diploma, when that law passed my school changed the info they had on my school credits
More info is needed to answer. Talk to a local education lawyer about your rights and options.
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Is it illegal for a higher education institution to buy generic domain names and post fake school rankings without affiliating the site with themselves?
It probably depends on how they do it, whether it would constitute false advertising.
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