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What is an Order of Protection?
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The District’s Code of Conduct should outline appropriate behavior while on school property, including school functions, and consequences for code violations. This document should be publicly available.
Can the school search student belongings?
FAPE
Free Appropriate Public Education
An educational right of children with disabilities in the United States that is guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The McKinney-
Vento Act
This act ensures that unhoused students (PreK-12) have equal access to a free appropriate public education as other students. Unhoused students may not be separated from the mainstream school environment.
Every district must have a designated local liaison for homeless children and youth.
Step 1: Referral for Evaluation
The initial referral for special education services can be made by a parent, doctor, school official, public agency worker or judicial officer. A student over eighteen years of age or emancipated can refer him/herself. A referral in writing should be made to the Committee on Special Education (CSE).
Step 2: Individual Evaluation Process
What is a proper evaluation?
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How can I get help if I am a victim of domestic violence who needs public benefits?
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Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Originally prepared by Jennifer DeCarli, Domestic Violence Legal Coordinator, Empire Justice Center
Updated by LawNY® in 2024
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Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
What is an Order of Protection?
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
District Code of
Conduct
The District’s Code of Conduct should outline appropriate behavior while on school property, including school functions, and consequences for code violations. This document should be publicly available.
Can the school search student belongings?
FAPE
Free Appropriate Public Education
An educational right of children with disabilities in the United States that is guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The McKinney-
Vento Act
This act ensures that unhoused students (PreK-12) have equal access to a free appropriate public education as other students. Unhoused students may not be separated from the mainstream school environment.
Every district must have a designated local liaison for homeless children and youth.
Step 1: Referral for Evaluation
The initial referral for special education services can be made by a parent, doctor, school official, public agency worker or judicial officer. A student over eighteen years of age or emancipated can refer him/herself. A referral in writing should be made to the Committee on Special Education (CSE).
Step 2: Individual Evaluation Process
What is a proper evaluation?
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
How can I get help if I am a victim of domestic violence who needs public benefits?
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Originally prepared by Jennifer DeCarli, Domestic Violence Legal Coordinator, Empire Justice Center
Updated by LawNY® in 2024
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