Education Legal Questions and Answers
What are the requirements for school attendance in Idaho?
What are the requirements for school attendance in Idaho? Age in which a Child must attend school and age when a child can be withdrawn.
06/01/2017 | Category: Education » Compulsory E... | State: Idaho | #38426What are the laws on truancy in New Jersey?
I have gotten summons for a couple of my children for truancy first offense for unexcused absences my problem is and was I did not have medical coverage for them of which I could not provide doctors notes will I be penalized?
03/06/2017 | Category: Education » Compulsory E... | State: New Jersey | #33442Can you drop out of school at the age of 16 with a parents or legal guardian consent ?
Can you drop out of school at the age of 16 with a parents or legal guardian consent ?
11/07/2016 | Category: Education » Compulsory E... | State: Mississippi | #26342My mother has a court appearance dealing with somthing to do with the compulsory education law
My mother has a court apperance on the 11th of March charging her with a violation of section E48293, somthing to do with the compulsory education law). We think it is something to do with my teen brother. Can you give us an explanation on this.
04/28/2009 | Category: Education » Compulsory E... | State: California | #16335What is the penalty for a parent charged with truancy?
My 2nd grader has 17 days of unexcused absences. I notified the school when he was going to be out for vacation with family or sick. Never warned of legal action. I am now charged with truancy and have a court date. What is going to happen? This is the 1st time I have ever had legal action with the school system. I am a nurse and if I have crimal charges I can loose my lice...
03/31/2009 | Category: Education » Compulsory E... | State: West Virginia | #15831Why is a parental signature still needed at school for our grandaughter who is 18?
In Reno,Nevada, the high school our daughter attends demands that a document be signed from us in order for her to write her own excuses for absences. She is 18. My view is that she is an adult and can sign for herself. What is the situation?
03/07/2009 | Category: Education » Compulsory E... | State: California | #15477How can my daughter drop a class and not be held truant from class?
My daughter, a High School Senior. who turned 18 December 29, 2008 wants to drop a class not needed for graduation, but the school is refusing and threatening to ID her as truant. We believe she can stop going to the class since she is now 18 and that she can no longer be charged as truant. Recently she applied to a community college and got accepted for enrollment which she is...
01/21/2009 | Category: Education » Compulsory E... | State: California | #15038What Accoodations Does a School Have to Make for a Mentally Disabled Student?
i suffer with mental illness and also learning disabilty but I've returned back to scool to pursue education and Im having a issue with a concern that was taken to the dean at university. The problem wasn't resolved. I need help? I submitted medical documentations to Disability Services at University. This is the requirement that the universtiy ask students for when applying...
04/06/2011 | Category: Education » Student Rights | State: Texas | #24582What can be done about abuse on my son while in foster care and residential school?
MY SON HAS BEEN VIOLATED FROM FOSTER CARE SINCE JULY 28HE HAS BEEN ASSAULTED REPEATEDLY IN THEIR PLACEMENTS, ALMOST RAPED, AND THEN FOR NO REASON PLACED INTO A RESIDENTIAL PSYCH HOSPITAL WITH KIDS THAT ARE CRIMINALLY INSANE THE STAFF AGREES IT IS WRONG AND DISCHARGED HIM A MONTH AGO AND HESTILL IS THERE THE THE COURT AND DFS ETC DOES NOTTHINK THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THISAL...
01/14/2011 | Category: Education » Student Rights | State: Virginia | #24006What rights does my son and myself have against the school for defamation?
My son was involved in an altercation at school. The incident was a result of my son being haraased by another student. This result in a push and shove match and the other student fell. It was determined that no malices was intended by my son. Before this determination was made by law enforcement and with out being witness to the altercation the pricncipal sent out a letter imp...
05/30/2009 | Category: Education » Student Rights | State: Pennsylvania | #16826