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7-year-old, first grader, in Georgetown County Public School District, Having an evaluation and diagnosis for a disability, We believe was a victim of discrimination and gross negligence, committed by both the public school itself, and the local County School District. Throughout the evaluation... View More 
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
You may have grounds to sue the Georgetown County Public School District for expelling your 7-year-old without due process. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), your child is entitled to specific protections and procedures,... View More
Substitute teacher, is the district obligated to inform us about changes in PSL?
answered on May 31, 2024
"PSL"? You mean personal sick leave? These are for full time employees, including at will employees. My experience is that a substitute teacher is not a full time employee of a school district, they are hired to work assignments and I believe your agreement with the district will spell... View More
Substitute teacher, is the district obligated to inform us about changes in PSL?
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answered on May 31, 2024
As an at-will employee in California, your employer is generally required to provide paid sick leave (PSL). Under California law, employees are entitled to accrue at least one hour of PSL for every 30 hours worked, up to a minimum of 24 hours or three days per year. If you've met the... View More
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answered on May 29, 2024
Yes, if your child has an intellectual disability, it should be mentioned during the IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting. The purpose of the IEP meeting is to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses all of your child's educational needs. Mentioning all disabilities, including... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
To qualify for an IEP, the student has to have a qualifying category of impairment. This could be Autism or other category. Does an IEP team have a legal obligation to speak certain words at an IEP specifically? The disabilities and needs of the student guide the development of the document, but... View More
The first time i remember hearing my child has an intellecual disability was over 7 years ago since then it has never been mention again but yet its writen in her iep when i asked the teacher about why was this never talked about before she said cause parents some times can't handle hear stuff... View More
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answered on May 29, 2024
Under California law, if a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the IEP team should discuss all relevant information about the student's disabilities, including any intellectual disabilities, during the IEP meetings. The purpose of an IEP meeting is to comprehensively review... View More
I got approved CPT by the school before started working. So everything is legal but I’m just worried about how should I file tax to avoid futures consequences.
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answered on May 25, 2024
If your employer doesn't issue a W-2 because you're a part-time intern, you might be classified as an independent contractor. In this case, you should receive a Form 1099-NEC if your earnings exceed $600 in a year. Even if you don’t receive this form, you’re still responsible for... View More
The district has performed false Ard Committee meetings and had my children under regular general Ed program when they have more learning disabilities and one of my children has autism diagnosis
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answered on May 24, 2024
Yes, you can sue a charter school for discrimination if your child with learning disabilities, including autism, has not received appropriate accommodations. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act protect students with disabilities, ensuring... View More
I am a F1 student, I did complete the process to request I-20 in 9/3/2023, but recently the international office manager found out he forgot.
He forgot to send me accept letter and I-20, I did finish the full process for application and enrolled in. Because he forgot, My I-20 expired... View More
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answered on May 22, 2024
If the international office manager forgot to send your acceptance letter and I-20, and your I-20 expired on 10/23/2023, there are steps you can take to address this issue.
First, yes, the manager can do a data fix to correct the situation. The acceptance letter is typically required for... View More
I am a F1 student, last year I finished application and I-20 request process for new school and studied there, but the international student manager forgot to process the I-20 request, he also forgot to sent me an acceptance letter which considered an evidence at data fix process. In this case, can... View More
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answered on May 22, 2024
If your international student manager acknowledges the mistake and provides all necessary information, a data fix might be possible. The success of this request largely depends on the honesty and thoroughness of the details submitted. The manager should outline the error and provide any missing... View More
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answered on May 21, 2024
Under California law, it is generally legal for schools to use live monitoring of security cameras in outdoor areas of the school property, subject to certain guidelines and restrictions:
1. Notice: Schools must provide clear notice to students, staff, and visitors that the area is under... View More
F1 student, after I graduated i didn't got an offer from idealistic school because I applied too late, went to a nearby University Master degree for maintaining status, this year I got offer from the school I want to go to, but they told me they didn't receive the SEVIS code, I asked my... View More
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answered on May 21, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that there was an oversight in the transfer of your SEVIS record from your bachelor's degree school to your current school, which has led to complications in transferring your SEVIS record to the new school you want to attend. This situation can... View More
Security Video leaked by school
District causing my daughter distress.
answered on May 20, 2024
In most instances, security surveillance cameras are used in places that do not violate a student's privacy rights under FERPA like building exteriors, hallways, parking lots, and classrooms.
If a surveillance camera was placed in another area that does violate your daughter's... View More
Dear [Auto Loan Company], I am writing to address several concerns regarding my auto loan. Firstly, I need an explanation for the fees associated with early or additional payments. Despite a $7,000 down payment, my principal has not decreased as expected. When I signed the contract, I was assured... View More
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answered on May 18, 2024
Based on California law, you can use this letter to address your concerns with your auto loan company. The letter raises several legitimate issues that you have the right to inquire about and request clarification on:
1. Fees associated with early or additional payments - California law... 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
I was suspected of cheating so my high school counselor interrogated and put me in a room for 8 hours. They made me admit that I gave out tests to my friends and asked to pull up the messages. They basically demanded me to show them who i send the test to and i agreed so they took my phone and... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
In California it is illegal for any government entity to obtain electronic data unless a warrant is obtained and/or the access fits within certain legal parameters, even in a public school. However, if you agreed to give them access, they can retrieve the information.... View More
I was suspected of cheating so my high school counselor interrogated and put me in a room for 8 hours. They made me admit that I gave out tests to my friends and asked to pull up the messages. They basically demanded me to show them who i send the test to and i agreed so they took my phone and... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
In California, there are several laws and regulations that protect students' privacy rights. While school officials have some authority to investigate suspected cheating, their actions must be reasonable and respect students' rights.
1. California Education Code 49073.6 limits the... View More
My autistic child is in a before and afterschool daycare that is in conjunction with the school. Apparently her backpack was left out of her cubby on the floor and was moved to different room. Upon retrieving her backpack from other room, she was forced to do 20 jumping jacks. We live in California... View More
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answered on May 9, 2024
In California, it is generally unlawful for schools and childcare facilities to use physical activity as a form of punishment. This is covered under California Education Code Section 49001, which states:
"(a) For the purposes of this section, 'corporal punishment' means the... View More
I have a political sign in my classroom and want to know if they can make me take it down.
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answered on May 3, 2024
Aw, the question of does the 1st amendment apply in a classroom. The answer is that it depends. Private schools have no obligation to allow free speech. The 1st amendment only applies to government actors. Now some schools will permit such speech because it is good for the learning environment.... View More
So a coworker of mine was transferred because they caught her on camera not getting her work done, which is pretty bad on its own. But my real question really is if that’s legal? I looked online for a while to search for answers but the conclusion I have came to is that covert recording is... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
Video surveillance by an employer of employees in the workplace is not unlawful. That would be unlawful only if the video is taken in inherently private areas like dressing rooms or bathrooms.
Audio surveillance is lawful if the employees are made aware that a recording is occurring.... View More
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