It’s important that parents understand that they have a legal right to participate in the development of an education plan for their child. This includes active participation in IEP development (the plan that states what special education services your child needs and how those services will be delivered to him or her).
China is credited with having the oldest continuous legal system in the world. Before 1912, when China became a republic, there were very few purely civil laws, although there were more than 1,900 legal statutes documented in the Qing Code.
Is there a specific public school rule or regulation that you want to protest? These are often legal regulations made on the school board, county, or even state level, so having an education lawyer represent you can quickly become a necessity.
“Contract law” is based on an enforceable agreement, whether written or verbal. Contract damages are based on expectation, which means the wronged party is awarded damages as if the contract had been performed.
Although awareness of learning disabilities has grown in recent years, parents can still find it very difficult to obtain the services their children need from their school. If you are struggling with the school administration over accommodations for your child, then an education attorney is going to be your best bet.
There are many legal procedures that do not require going to court. Oftentimes filing papers, sending letters, or other actions resolve problems. We will show you what steps to take to resolve your problem.
As a general rule, schools cannot bar their students from wearing clothing simply because they disapprove of the message that the clothing conveys. Schools can, however, prohibit you from wearing clothing with “indecent” messaging or other messages that could cause a disruption.
In the area of employment laws, Title VII legislation plays a vital role in what and employer can and cannot do in the hiring and treatment of employees. If you believe you have been the victim of job discrimination, let us help you.
If there are legal limitations on the visitation rights of a parent, and the child’s school fails to adhere to these, you may be able to take legal action to make sure the restrictions are followed. Speak with an education law attorney to learn what you can do.
One of the earliest compilations of laws in North America is routinely referred to as "Dale’s Laws." Printed in 1612, the 88 articles were drafted in England to establish civil standards and define the “Lawes Divine, Morall and Martiall for The Colony in Virginea, Britannia.”
There are several areas of specialty when it comes to education law. This includes student safety and discipline, civil rights and discrimination, education reform, school governance, and all issues concerning the provision of special education.
There are federal and state laws in place to prevent discrimination in a number of settings, including employment, housing, education, voting, health care services, government benefits/service, public accommodations, and transportation.
Who needs an education attorney? You might, if you like to fence. North Dakota State University has decided dull, flat fencing foils, epees and sabers are actually weapons and as such they’re banned from campus by school policy.
In the U.S. legal system, criminal and civil lawyers have different burdens of proof. In a criminal case, a claim must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil cases, a lawyer must prove that the defendant's negligence more than likely caused damages.
If you are seeking special services for your child at school, there are options if you are turned down. In addition to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a second federal law, known as Section 504, could also help your child. This is a civil rights law that stops schools from discriminating on the basis of a disability.
If you believe you have been discriminated against but are not sure what to do or who to sue, we can help. Our team of legal professionals will review all your information, and make sure everything is in order before proceeding.
When it comes to dress code policies, school administrators cannot rely on mere speculation that a particular message on a piece of clothing will be disruptive. Without an actual disruption of school activities, or a reasonable threat of one, a court may reject a school official’s argument that the clothing ban is justified.
Has your child been unfairly punished for an incident they were involved in at school? Even if they’re facing expulsion, we may be able to help you fight the school to keep your child where they belong.
