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Charter Schools
   Legal Briefs: School law (Separate Website)
Information discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the August 28, 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show providing answers to questions from parents regarding what the school?s responsibilities are to the students and what the student's rights are in any given situation.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
  
   
   Pennsylvania's Homeless Children's Initiative (Separate Website)
Information on homeless children's right to an education.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Education
  
   
   Rights in Suspension and Expulsion (Separate Website)
Information on school suspensions and expulsions from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
  
   
   Rights of Gifted/Handicapped/Special Education Children (Separate Website)
Information from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
  
   
   Sample Sworn Statement and Residency Affidavit, 24 P.S. §13-1302 [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
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
  
   
   School Discipline in the Philadelphia School District [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Handbook on student discipline in the Philadelphia School District.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   School Law (Separate Website)
Information that was discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the August 28, 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
  
   
   School Suspensions - General Information
General information regarding school suspensions.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
 
  
   
   Special Education Due Process Complaint Forms (Separate Website)

By: Office for Dispute Resolution (Special Education)

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Special Education Mediation Forms (Separate Website)

By: Office of Dispute Resolution (Special Education)

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Student Rights: Suspension & Expulsion
Information on student rights in suspension and expulsion proceedings
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

    Other Formats:   This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. PDF File
  
   
   The Right of Homeless Children to Attend School in Pennsylvania This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on the rights of homeless children to a free publilc education in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   The Right to Attend School in Pennsylvania This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on the right to attend school in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   The Right to Special Education In Pennsylvania: A Guide for Parents (2009 Edition) [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
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
  
   
   The Rights of Gifted Students in Pennsylvania This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on the rights of gifted students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   Transportation: When Is a Student Entitled to Free Transportation to and from School [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
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
  
   
   Truancy (Separate Website)
Information on compulsory school attendance from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
  
   
   What Can You Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied by Other Students in School? [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on peer-to-peer harassment in schools.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   What Can You Do if Your Child With Disabilities is Being Harassed by Other Students? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on the options available when your child With disabilities is being harassed by other students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   Your Legal Rights If a Private Company or University Manages Your Child?s Public School [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on student and parent rights when a school is managed by an "education management organization.?
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   The Truancy Process in the School District of Philadelphia This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on the truancy process in Philadelphia.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   Truancy (Separate Website)
Information on compulsory school attendance from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
  
   
   What are the Rules for School Attendance and Truancy [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on school attendence laws and truancy proceedings.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   What Are the Rules for School Attendance and Truancy in Pennsylvania? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on school attendance laws and truancy.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
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Early Intervention
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations - (1)
Information from Government Agencies - (2)
Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania - (13)
  Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
 
   Educational Rights of Children with Special Needs This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
  
   
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  Information from Government Agencies
 
   Special Education Due Process Complaint Forms (Separate Website)

By: Office for Dispute Resolution (Special Education)

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Special Education Mediation Forms (Separate Website)

By: Office of Dispute Resolution (Special Education)

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
 
   Education Law Center (Separate Website)
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 Special Education in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Parents This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This manual is designed to help parents learn how the special education system works in Pennsylvania and how you can make it work for your child. Important Notice: Addendum to Chapter 10
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   Overview of the Special Education Process This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
General overview of the Special Education process and how it operates in Pennsylvania.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   The Right to Special Education In Pennsylvania: A Guide for Parents (2009 Edition) [PDF] This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
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
  
   
   Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School Age Children This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information for parents on Special Education for school-age children.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   The Rights of Gifted Students in Pennsylvania This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on the rights of gifted students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   Key Timelines in the School-Age Special Education System This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A review of the deadline in place in the School-Age Special Education systems and what you can do if these are not met.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   Eight Common Myths About Special Education Laws (PDF) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Discussion of common myths about the special education system.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   How to Resolve Special Education Disputes This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on how to resolve a dispute involving a Recommended Educational Placement for your child.
- Attachment #1: Pennsylvania Division of Compliance Form [PDF]
- Attachment #2: Special Education Mediation Form [PDF]
- Attachment #3: Special Education Due Process Complaint Notice [PDF]
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   When is Your Child with a Disability Entitled to Extended School Year (ESY) Services? (PDF) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on when special education and related services beyond the normal school year, such as in the summer or during school vacations, should be provided to a child with a disability
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   When is Your Child Entitled to Therapies or Other Related Services from Your School District or Early Intervention Provider? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on the right of students with disabilities to services related to their special education programs.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities (PDF) This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on the availability of assitive technology for students with disabilities.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
   Getting Help for Children with Disabilities in Private Schools This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information about the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities and the private schools they may attend.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
  
   
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