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Adult Education and Training Rights
Anti-Bullying and Harassment
(Separate Website)
A South Carolina Legal Services brochure that describes what to do when your suspect that your child is a victim of bullying.
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Assistive Technology and Special Education
(Separate Website)
Assistive Technology Device: An assistive technology (AT) device is any item used to maintain or improve the educational capabilities of a student with a disability. Assistive Technology Service: An assistive technology (AT) service is any service that assists in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. This includes evaluations, modifications, maintenance and repair of assistive technology devices, as well as training for the student, family and school personnel in the use of such devices.
By: Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Building Strong Rural Schools: The Foundations We Need
(Separate Website)
Report on the state of South Carolina's rural schools and what we need to enable them to improve. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Civil Rights about Education
(Separate Website)
This site provides answers to frequently asked questions about civil rights and education.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights about Education
(Separate Website)
This site provides answers to frequently asked questions about civil rights and education.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights in Schools: Resources for the LGBT Community
(Separate Website)
This web site contains civil rights information and resources for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transsexual community.
By: LAMBDA Legal Defense & Education Fund
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
(Separate Website)
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents. Our primary mission is to secure high quality educational services for children with disabilities.
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Education Evaluation
(Separate Website)
Children with disabilities have a right to a free appropriate public education under both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
By: Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Education for Children with Disabilities--TWO Very Important LAWS!
(Separate Website)
There are two laws you should know about. Most parents know that federal law requires schools to give children with disabilities special help. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a well-known law requiring this type of special education. Another law also affects the education of children with a disability. It is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This fact sheet will give you information about these two laws.
By: Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Education Law Association
(Separate Website)
The Premier Source For Information On Education Law
Education Law Association
(Separate Website)
The Education Law Association, formerly NOLPE, is a national, nonprofit, nonadvocacy member association that promotes interest in and understanding of the legal framework of education and the rights of students, parents, school boards, and school employees.
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Education of Children and Youth in Homeless Situations
(Separate Website)
Almost 15 years ago, Congress passed a law giving children and youth in homeless situations the right to go to school, no matter where they live or how long they have lived there. This handbook explains your rights to have your children (1) stay in school even if you have moved, (2) enroll in sa new school without proof of residency, immunizations, school records or other papers, (3) get transportation to school, (4) go to pre-school programs, (5) get all the school services they need, (6) have disagreements with schools settled quickly, and (7) go to the school they choose while the disagreements are settled. Available only in PDF format.
By: National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
Education Rights and the Law
(Separate Website)
Answers to frequently asked questions concerning attendance, enrollment and home schooling, high school exit exam, and fees. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Education: Information for Students
(Separate Website)
These web pages contain information for students about schools and education, including (1) Learning resources, (2) Keeping my school safe & drug-free, (3) Preparing for my future, (4) Finding a college, (5) Paying for college, (6) Returning to school, and (7) Getting involved in my community
By: U.S. Department of Education
Equality & Education
(Separate Website)
The Equality & Education Project examines the causes of inequality in our schools, analyzes reform proposals, and offers new possibilities to policymakers concerned with the future of education in America.
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia
Equality & Education
(Separate Website)
The Equality & Education Project examines the causes of inequality in our schools, analyzes reform proposals, and offers new possibilities to policymakers concerned with the future of education in America.
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
(Separate Website)
FERPA gives parents the right to ALL educational records of their child—not just the special education file. The statute specifies that parents have access to all “personally identifiable information” of the student. "Educational record" is defined as records that are directly related to a student, and maintained by an educational agency or institution.
By: Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Filing a 504 Education Complaint
(Separate Website)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 makes it illegal for any agency or organization receiving federal funds to discriminate in any way against qualified people with disabilities. Under this law, school districts must make sure that children with disabilities are not excluded from educational services and provide accommodations to children who need them to benefit from those services.
By: Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Grandparent Summit - Greenwood
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Greenville
Immigrants and Education
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
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