Foster Child Expulsion from Public School
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You must download this fact sheet. After clicking on the above link, click on "Foster_Child_Expulsion.doc"
By: Youth Law Center
Know Your Rights to Parental Involvement in Schools and Disciplinary Proceedings
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By: Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights - Second Chance Legal Services Clinic
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Police Interrogation of a Child on a School Campus
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You must download this fact sheet. After clicking on the above link, click on "Child_Interview_Parent_Rts.doc"
By: Youth Law Center
School Discipline: A Guide for Students and Parents
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Handbook on Suspension and Expulsion in California Public Schools.
By: ACLU of Northern California
18 Tips For Getting Quality Special Education Services For Your Child
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A link to information on getting quality education for your special needs child.
By: Disability Rights California - Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy
Access to Schools: A Legal Guide to the Rights of Public School Students with Disabilities
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This guide educates California students, guardians, and educators about their access rights and the legal obligations of school districts.
By: Disability Rights Advocates
Disabilities in Higher Education
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Your Legal Rights
By: Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center
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Guide to the Individualized Education Program
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By: Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services
How To File A Title III Complaint
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Information on how to file a complaint under Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
By: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Legal Rights of Students with Disabilities Under Federal Law
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A Guide for College and University Students
By: Disability Rights California - Sacramento Office
Parents' Rights in California Special Education
(Separate Website)
A brief summary of Procedural Safeguards for students with disabilities receiving special education services.
By: California Department of Education
Questions and Answers about the Americans with Disabilities Act
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A Quick Reference (Information for Child Care Providers)
By: Child Care Law Center
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Questions and Answers About the IDEA & Child Care
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees children with disabilities the same access to education as children who do not have disabilities.
By: Child Care Law Center
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Questions and Answers for Parents about the IDEA & Preschool in California
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantess children with disabilities the same access to education as children who do not have disabilities.
By: Child Care Law Center
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Special Education Complaint Process
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By: California Department of Education
Special Education Information from the California Courts
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This links to the Courts' information on Special Education in schools.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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The Grandparent's and Other Relative's Guide to Raising Children with Disabilities
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Federal, state, and local programs are available to help you raise children who have disabilities. This guide describes programs for children with disabilities that can help caregivers in different ways.
By: Children's Defense Fund
When Are You Required to Admit a Child with a Disability?
(Separate Website)
A Flowchart that Shows the Evaluation Process Under the ADA, Title III: Public Accommodations.
By: Child Care Law Center
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Bullying Prevention
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This pamphlet focuses on what children, parents, educators and communities can do to prevent bullying.
By: California Attorney General-- Crime and Violence Prevention Center
California Model Policy on the Civil Rights of Pregnant and Parenting Teens
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A Resource for Pregnant & Parenting Students and Their Advocates. Includes sample letters to send to school officials.
By: California Women's Law Center
California Students: Public School Walk-Outs and Free Speech
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Know Your Rights
By: ACLU of Southern California
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Cal-Learn Teen Parents' Program: Your Rights
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Fact Sheet
By: Legal Services of Northern California - Sacramento Office (Serves Sacramento County)
CalWORKs Students And Financial Aid
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Your Rights
By: Legal Services of Northern California - Sacramento Office (Serves Sacramento County)
CalWORKs: Getting Education And Training
(Separate Website)
There are two ways to get CalWORKs education
By: Legal Services of Northern California - Sacramento Office (Serves Sacramento County)
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Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit
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A child's relative can fill out this online form to sign up the child for school and/or get medical treatment for the child. A non-relative of the child can fill out the online form to sign up the child for school and agree to school-related medical care.
By: LawHelpCalifornia
Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit
(Separate Website)
Samples: Forms and Letters to Use
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit
(Separate Website)
Signing of the affidavit is sufficient to authorize enrolling a minor in school and authorizing medical care.
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc.
Kids and The Law: an A-Z guide for parents
(Separate Website)
A comprehensive guide to California laws pertaining to kids. Addresses areas such as skateboarding, graffiti, drugs, smoking and fighting.
By: The State Bar of California
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Legal Rights and Options for Runaway Teens
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Things to know about running away from home.
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc.
Military Recruiting in Our Public Schools
(Separate Website)
This guide will tell you more about your rights and how you can take action in your school.
By: ACLU of Southern California
Opt-Out Form for Non-Release of Student Name, Address, and Phone Number
(Separate Website)
The law allows students, parents, and guardians to "opt-out," which means to refuse to give a student's contact information to colleges, universities, employers, and the military.
By: ACLU of Southern California
Pledge, Patriotism, and Prayer in California Public Schools
(Separate Website)
A guide to the rights of students and teachers
By: ACLU of Northern California
Pregnant and Parenting Students...
(Separate Website)
FEDERAL Law Protects Your Right to an Equal Education
By: California Women's Law Center
Privacy in Education: A Guide for Parents and Adult-Age Students
(Separate Website)
This guide discusses privacy-related laws in education and covers emerging issues in security and informational privacy. The issues covered here pertain to students in the K-12 grades as well as college-level records.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
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Public Law Library of Orange County
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Open to the public, the county law library provides legal information material and resources held in its collection for your research.
By: Council of California County Law Librarians
Questions and Answers about Gay-Straight Alliances
(Separate Website)
By: National Center for Lesbian Rights
Safety First!
(Separate Website)
A Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth Under 18
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc.
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School Issues
(Separate Website)
Manual for Grandparent-Relative Caregivers and Their Advocates
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Self-Initiated Programs: Getting Education Through CalWORKs
(Separate Website)
By: Legal Services of Northern California - Sacramento Office (Serves Sacramento County)
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Sexual Harassment at School
(Separate Website)
Know Your Rights
By: Equal Rights Advocates
Speaking about Alternatives to Military Service in California Public Schools
(Separate Website)
This brochure provides information about your
right to speak, pass out flyers, or otherwise express yourself in California public schools about issues relating to the military.
By: ACLU of Southern California
Student Walkouts and Political Speech at School
(Separate Website)
Questions and Answers
By: ACLU of Northern California
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The Civil Rights of Pregnant and Parenting Teens in California Schools
(Separate Website)
A List of Rights Guaranteed by State and Federal Laws
By: California Women's Law Center
Uniform Complaint Procedures
(Separate Website)
What are the responsibilities of the complainant, the local agency, and the California Department of Education? Includes a link to a Sample Uniform Complaint Procedure Form
By: California Department of Education
What Are My Rights?
(Separate Website)
A Post-9/11 Guide for California?s Muslim, Sikh, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Communities
By: Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights - Second Chance Legal Services Clinic
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Punjabi / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
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