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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Facts
(Separate Website)
The Dept. of Education has provided the public with this site that is constantly changing and being updated with "IDEA" video, Q&A, and facts.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Job Training Programs
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The Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration (ETA) funds job training programs to improve the employment prospects of adults, youth, and dislocated workers. These programs are delivered primarily by states through the One-Stop Career Center System. Training programs can vary from state to state depending on the skills that are needed to compete for jobs in the local area. However, all programs are aimed at boosting workers' employability and earnings.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
School Discipline Affecting Public School Students
(Separate Website)
In North Carolina, as in most states, the state statutes set out the broad principles of public school discipline, and the local boards of education are authorized to develop their own policies. This site will explain those policies in detail
By: Duke University
The Official Site of the U.S. Department of Education
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The Department of Education was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. Its original directive remains its mission today: to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
By: U.S. Department of Education
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JustChildren Parents' Manual
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This handbook is designed to give parents a general understanding of their children's rights to receive financial assistance, medical assistance, and educational services. The handbook also explains a child's rights in relation to disciplinary actions at school, encounters with the police, and confinement in detention facilities.
By: American Bar Association
North Carolina Statutes
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The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Civil Rights about Education
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The Office for Civil Rights looks to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
By: U.S. Department of Education - Office of Civil Rights
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Spanish / Español
Guide to Disability Rights Laws
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This document provides a description of the Federal civil rights laws protecting people with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Telecommunications Act, Fair Housing Act, Air Carrier Access Act, Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, National Voter Registration Act, Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Rehabilitation Act, and the Architectural Barriers Act. The document contains other sources of disability rights information as well.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Guidebook to Public Eduation Rights in NC
(Separate Website)
This guidebook will clearly explain rights of public school students and provide practical tips and sample letters and forms in four key areas: school discipline, special education, quality of education, and school enrollment.
By: Duke Law
Your Rights as a Pregnant Student/Teenager
(Separate Website)
The APPCNC outlines the laws supporting the education of pregnant and parenting students in North Carolina
By: Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina
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Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.
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