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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Education Law Center
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The Education Law Center is a non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization, dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania's children have access to a quality public education.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
The Right to Attend School in Pennsylvania [PDF]
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Information on a child's right to attend school in a variety of residential settings.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Homeschooling in Pennsylvania: A Fact Sheet [PDF]
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Information on home schooling in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Returning to Public School in Pennsylvania
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Information on how to return to school after having previously withdrawn from school. There is a separate brochure on Returning to School in Philadelphia for residents of Philadelphia.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Returning to Public School in Philadelphia
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Information on returning to school in the Philadelphia School district after having dropped out of school.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How Do Custody Issues Affect Your Rights in the Public Schools? [PDF]
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Information aboout a family's rights with respect to school when the parents separate or divorce.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Common Myths About the Education Rights of Children in Foster Care [PDF]
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The facts about common myths about the education rights of children in foster care.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How to Get Help For English Language Learners [PDF]
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This fact sheet tells what schools must do for children whose native language is not English, and where to get help when you have a problem.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Transportation: When Is a Student Entitled to Free Transportation to and from School [PDF]
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Information on when regular students, not enrolled in a program of special education, are entitled to free transportation to and from school.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
What Can You Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied by Other Students in School? [PDF]
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Information on peer-to-peer harassment in schools.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
What To Do When Your Child is Being Bullied at a Philadelphia Public School
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Fact Sheet on where to get help if your child in the Philadelphia school district is being bullied.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Your Legal Rights If a Private Company or University Manages Your Child?s Public School [PDF]
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Information on student and parent rights when a school is managed by an "education management organization.?
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Complaint Process for Residency Disputes [PDF]
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Informaton on the complaint process to address situations where a student is, or is at risk of being, out of school due to a residency dispute.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How to Enroll Your Child in Public School
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Enrollment Guide from the Education Law Center
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Sample Sworn Statement and Residency Affidavit, 24 P.S. §13-1302 [PDF]
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Sample residency affidavit for use when requesting enrollment of a school-age child who resides with a friend or relative in a school district different from that of their parents.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How to Enroll a Child Living with Someone Other than A Parent
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Enrollment Guide from the Education Law Center.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How to Enroll Yourself as an Older Youth in School
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Enrollment Guide from the Educaton Law Center
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
How to Enroll a Child Who is Homeless
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Enrollment Guide from the Education Law Center
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
The Right of Homeless Children to Attend School in Pennsylvania
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Information on the rights of homeless children to a free publilc education in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Complaint to PDE Homeless State Coordinator
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Complaint form that may be used to file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of Education regarding disputes about the enrollment of a homeless child in school.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Sample Letter to PA Department of Education Seeking Help for Homeless Child
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Sample letter that may be used to request assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of Education regarding enroll ment of a homeless child in school.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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The Right to Special Education In Pennsylvania: A Guide for Parents (2009 Edition) [PDF]
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This Guide describes the legal rules that govern the special education and early intervention programs in Pennsylvania for children from age three until schooling ends.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Spanish / Español
Facts About Public Education in Pennsylvania
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General facts about the public education system in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Who Runs Pennsylvania?s Public Education System?
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Information on the management of the education system in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Education for Homeless Youth
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Information on homeless children's right to an education.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pupil Transportation Issues - Frequently Asked Questions
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The Department of Education frequently receives questions pertaining to the transportation of school students and has prepared this list of frequently asked questions with answers.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Education
GED Information Bulletin
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Information on General Education Development (GED) Test, what they are, how to prepare how to get your GED.
By: Federal Citizen Information Center
Classroom Plus Tutoring Grants
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Information on Classroom Plus, the innovative new $23.6 million program that provides grants directly to parents of children struggling in math or reading so they can purchase after-school tutoring services.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Special Education Due Process Complaint Notice
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By: Office for Dispute Resolution (Special Education)
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Special Education Mediation Form
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By: Office of Dispute Resolution (Special Education)
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