Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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Enforcement of Federal Laws that Protect Educational Opportunities
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How the federal government helps preserve these rights.
Out, Safe and Respected
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Explains your rights to be safe at school.
By: LambdaLegal.org
Parent's Rights Guidebook
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A guidebook for parents of children with exceptionalities. The resource contains information about processes developed to protect the rights of parents and their children.
By: Louisiana Department of Education
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Questions and Answers about Sexual Harassment
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This publication by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights eplains what federal law requires of schools, to protect students from sexual harassment.
Questions and Answers on Disability Discrimination under Section 504 and Title II
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Explains what schools are covered by these major anti-discrimination laws, and what schools must do for students with disabilities.
Questions and Answers on Race Discrimination
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On other website. Which schools, programs and students Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Questions and Answers on Sex Discrimination
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On other website. Which schools, programs and students are covered by Title IX protections against sex discrimination and harassment.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Race and National Origin Discrimination
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On other website. Overview of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal law.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Sex Discrimination: Overview of the Law
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On other website. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that get federal financial aid.
By: U.S. Department of Education
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