I graduated in 06. Background checks for jobs keep returning to me saying they are claiming i didn't graduate. i have a copy of the diploma. when anyone calls the school they say i didn't graduate. It keeps getting harder and harder to advance my career as employers keep thinking i... View More 
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
In Pennsylvania, if your high school is incorrectly informing background check agencies or potential employers that you did not graduate, despite you having a diploma, you may have grounds to take action. This misinformation could be considered a form of defamation or negligence, especially if it... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
Private elementary and middle schools typically have more flexibility when it comes to enforcing dress codes compared to public schools. However, even in private schools, there are limits to what dress code policies can require. If a dress code policy unfairly targets male students' hair... View More
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answered on Aug 10, 2023
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) primarily applies to children with disabilities in the context of special education services in K-12 schools. If you are referring to a higher education institution and believe you were unfairly dropped, your situation may not fall directly... View More
My teacher put music questions on my test and it is a big test and we had never been taught music and no it was not in our civics book and the teacher admitted to never teaching music to us can she still put music questions on the test.
answered on Feb 27, 2023
This is more a question for your school administrator or school board than a legal question for a lawyer.
What could I be charged with and sentenced to?
answered on Dec 18, 2022
If you are charged as a juvenile, your most likely outcome is probation.
Is this legal? They are using a private security company to enforce.
answered on Sep 22, 2021
So far, it is not illegal. The law about Covid vaccination is in a process of constant changes due to the differing opinions of diverse groups. One day you are prohibited from appearing in public on a mask that conceals your identity and the next day you are required to wear one. Personally, I... View More
My son is non verbal and moderate on the AUTISM scale. He has attention, and elopement issues, he needs a qualified Registered Behavior Therapist to work with him and get him to work in a regular classroom on task and according to schedule. He needs an IEP but he also needs accommodations like an... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2021
Contact the Disability Law Center in Philadelphia. They work for free.
They didn't properly instruct him on how to use the online learning
answered on Jan 2, 2021
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It does not seem like something that an attorney would handle as anything other than an hourly basis, and you probably don't want that. This issue is occurring nationwide and children are having... View More
Student in question has appropriate academic and behavioral data to promote to next grade level.
answered on Jul 17, 2020
Yes, courts have allowed school districts to override parental desires to retain a student if data supports the school's decision to promote him/her to the next grade.
answered on Apr 17, 2020
If they had a stated policy that things left would be disposed of they can do that. A bit tacky, but they could.
Contact the Education Law Center about your rights. https://www.elc-pa.org/
It is for school, I am apart of Defense and my case is really weak.
answered on Mar 30, 2020
You could build up your case by looking up decisions that support the positions you need to argue. The more cases you find in your jurisdiction, the stronger you will make your case. Good luck
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My child is a senior this year, her school has sent out letters saying they wish to go cyber for the rest of the year March 30th. Our family is quarantined at the moment because we have family members who would not be able to survive the virus and the virus is close. Is it legal for my child’s... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2020
Yes, the school is within its legal rights to disseminate education to its students through online learning. Requiring students to attend school, in person, could put more students at risk than necessary, so providing online education would not violate any laws.
I was anonymously accused of drinking at my teaching job. I was forced to leave my room, with all of my belongings. No administrator attempted to speak with me to ascertain if the allegation had any validity. I was then requested (required) to go to an ER to have an alcohol level blood test... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2019
Sounds like it would violate most union agreements. Contact your union. If you don't have one, contact an attorney who handles employment issues in your area.
My agreement specifically stipulates that my ex-wife pays for private school tuition if BOTH of us agree to send our children there. My 13yo daughter now wants to attend the public school in the district in which I live. We have a 50/50 custody arrangement.
answered on Sep 30, 2019
This is a custody question. Your custody order will very likely indicate shared legal custody, so both parents must agree, or a court must order, educational decisions.
If you and mother discuss this and cannot reach an agreement, you have the option of going to court and filing a petition... View More
My daughter was recommended for top class two years in a row by the classroom teacher. We declined but found that last year was not challenging for her. Now that we want to try the top class they are saying no. Can we force it?
answered on Aug 24, 2019
You can ask for an IEP but talking to the counselor would be your first step. Let you kid be challenged if she is willing to be.
It happened at my school. I'm a ELA teacher, and a kid jumped on anothers back. The other person, lets say his name is Mason and the jumper is Peyton. Mason swinged him into a table. No blood. No injury accept bruises. Peyton says he is going to report Mason to the office. Who's fault is it?
I am referring to an online film industry seminar that I chose to participate in.
The woman in charge says that the class can be written off for taxes entirely (and it’s expensive), but she’s from California and I’m from Pennsylvania. I have done some research after already entering... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2018
See if they will let you out as they held it out as tax deductible and it's not. They should know better. You are paying bricks and mortar tuition for an online course. Request a termination in writing. Hard copy not just email. If they don't give it file a complaint with the consumer... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2018
It depends on the type of school. There can be significant consequences if this is a public school.
My son has failed the same grade for two years now and my children have missed 30 days most of which is not excused. Is this neglecting my kids. She has shut me out lies constantly. I have contacted the local district. What else can I do??
answered on Feb 8, 2018
I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law attorney in the county where your children reside. It would seem that your recourse is to file to modify the custody order, perhaps even request custody, but it's hard to know whether that's something you can consider without being... View More
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