Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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A Parent's Guide to Special Ed / Special Needs
(Separate Website)
What rights does your special needs child have to a free public education that is appropriate for his or her needs?
By: The Council for Disability Rights
Educating Homeless Children and Youth
Information about education rights.
By: National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. This slide show has an audio track in Spanish.
Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Lawyer Referral Numbers
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
,
Spanish / Español
PAANO MAGHARAP NG REKLAMO UKOL SA DISKRIMINASYON SA OPISINA NG KARAPATANG SIBIL (How to file a discrimination complaint -- U.S. Department of Education)
(Separate Website)
PAANO MAGHARAP NG REKLAMO UKOL SA DISKRIMINASYON
SA OPISINA NG KARAPATANG SIBIL
(OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS)
By: U.S. Department of Education
Student Rights to Privacy (Blog)
(Separate Website)
The school wants to search you, your locker, or your bookbag. The school wants you to take a drug and alcohol test. What are your rights to privacy at school?
By: Amercian Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
(Separate Website)
Information about jobs, housing, emergencies, learning English and becoming a citizen.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Information Services
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Learn how to use this site: click here to hear and see a slide show. En Espanol: oprima aqui.
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