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Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) http://www.clasp.org Source: Center for Law and Social Policy The website of the Center for Law and Social Policy which includes a variety of publications on topics such as Childbearing and Pregnancy Prevention, Child Care and Early Education, Child Support and Fathers, Child Welfare, Civil Legal Assistance, Couples and Marriage Policy, Disconnected Youth, Postsecondary Education and Training, Prisoner Re-entry, Project for the Future of Equal Justice, Welfare Policy, Work-Life and Workforce Development and Transitional Jobs. full description	Where can I find reports and analysis on Childbearing and Pregnancy Prevention? Where can I find reports and analysis on Child Care and Early Education? Where can I find reports and analysis on Child Support and Fathers? Where can I find reports and analysis on Child Welfare? Where can I find reports and analysis on Civil Legal Assistance? Where can I find reports and analysis on Couples and Marriage Policy? Where can I find reports and analysis on Disconnected Youth? Where can I find reports and analysis on Postsecondary Education and Training? Where can I find reports and analysis on Prisoner Re-entry? Where can I find reports and analysis on Project for the Future of Equal Justice? Where can I find reports and analysis on Welfare Policy? Where can I find reports and analysis on Work-Life and Workforce Development and Transitional Jobs?
Parents' Guide to Public School Discipline in Washington http://www.aclu-wa.org/issues/students/Student.Dis Source: American Civil Liberties Union of Washington A step-by-step guide for parents on how to for parents whose children are facing disciplinary proceedings at a public school: "it is designed for those who intend to advocate for their children in meetings with administrators, hearing officers, and school boards." Gather Information Develop a Strategy Advocate Your Position Step Two: Develop a Strategy Step Three: Advocate Your Position full description	How should parents respond when their children are disciplined at school? If a parent objects to a disciplinary action, what steps should he or she take? What requests should a parent make of school officials, when a student has been disciplined by the school? Where should parents look for information on school rules? What forms of discipline are commonly used in Washington state? What must a school do before disciplining a student? Do colleges have access to information on the disciplinary action taken against a student? For what reason might a school reverse a decision to discipline a child? What are the appeal procedures when a student is disciplined at school?
Students and Parents Know Your Rights in Disciplinary Proceedings -- Suspension for Unexcused Absences http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?300 Source: Northwest Justice Project Typically, a student may not be suspended due to unexcused absences. This resource lists conditions that must be me before a student may be suspended for unexcused absences. full description	May a student be suspended for unexcused absences? Under what circumstance may a student be suspended for unexcused absences?
Students and Parents Know Your Rights in Disciplinary Proceedings -- Spanish Version http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?298 Source: Northwest Justice Project Information in Spanish on the rights of students and parents in disciplinary proceedings. Topics include: Short-term suspension (10 days or less); Expulsion or long-term suspension (more than 10 days); Rights of students and parents; Emergency Discipline; Suspension for Unexcused; Absences; and Readmission and alternative education. full description	Do students have the right to appeal a suspension? What's the procedure for appealing a short-term suspension? Do parents have the right to notice of a suspension? Do parents have the right to notice of a suspension in the their native language? Under what circumstances may a student be removed immediately from class? How long does a parent have to request a hearing? Does a student have the right to remain in school pending a hearing? May a student be suspended for unexcused absences? Under what circumstance may a student be suspended for unexcused absences? When can a student apply for readmission after being expelled? What rights to an education do expelled or suspended students have? Do expelled and suspended students have a right to alternative education? Can a school expel a student without trying other types of discipline first? Under what circumstance may a student be expelled or suspended for the long-term? What rights do parents and students have when a student is being expelled?
Students and Parents Know Your Rights in Disciplinary Proceedings -- Student Rights to Readmission or Alternative Education when Expelled or Suspended http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?299 Source: Northwest Justice Project A brief description of students' rights to request readmission or alternative education when expelled or suspended. full description	When can a student apply for readmission after being expelled? What rights to an education to expelled or suspended students have? Do expelled and suspended students have a right to alternative education?
Title 20, Chapter 55 U.S. Code: Education of the Deaf http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/20/ch55.html Source: Cornell Law School/The Legal Information Institute Section of the U.S. Code describing what is required of schools in relation to deaf students. full description	What are the education requirements for schools in regards to deaf students? Are deaf students entitled to special treatment in school?
The Rights of Public School Students in Washington State http://www.aclu-wa.org/issues/students/Rights.of.S Source: American Civil Liberties Union of Washington A guide for students that provides a summary "...of the current laws which govern a student's life in Washington's public primary and secondary schools [and a description of] what can happen if a public school student violates school rules and regulations and what a student can do who believes his or her rights have been violated." Topics include: Guidelines for handling your own problems: being your own advocate; compulsory attendance; freedom of speech; the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures; student records; the right to a free public education; discipline; religious issues; and police in public schools. full description	What are the legal responsibilities of students? What rights do students have in the United States? What should one do before filing a lawsuit? What are the rights of children to education in Washington state? What rights do disabled students have in Washington state? What rights do non-English speaking students have in Washington state? Are school required to provide language assistance to students whose primary language is not English? What protections do pregnant students have in Washington state? May a student be prohibited from attending school because he or she has not been vaccinated? What protections do HIV-positive students have in Washington state? Are children required to attend school in Washington state? Under what circumstance may a young person be excused from attending school? What happens when a student fails to attend school and does not have valid justification? Is home schooling allowed in Washington state? What types of discipline are allowed in Washington schools? Under what circumstances may a student be excluded from the classroom? When may a student be suspended or expelled? Can parents appeal a suspension or expulsion? What discipline procedures are required by Washington state law? What types of student speech are constitutionally protected? Who controls the content of school newspapers? May students be barred from attending school because of what they are wearing? Can students be compelled to say the pledge of allegiance? Are schools allowed to sponsor Christmas-themed events? Is a warrant required to search a student or student property? Can students be tested for drugs in Washington? Who can access student records in Washington state?
School Rights for Immigrant and Refugee Children and Their Parents -- Russian Version http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?288 Source: Northwest Justice Project Details in Russian on the education rights of immigrant and refugee children and practical tips for parents on dealing with education-related issues. Topics include: bilingual education; communicating with school official; getting extra help for your child; and sources for additional information on the legal rights of immigrants and their children. full description	Which children have a right to go to public school in the United States? Can the school ask for immigration documents for my child? If my child doesn't speak English well, does the school have to meet my child's language needs? What is a transitional bilingual education program? What if I do not want my child in a bilingual education program? How do I communicate with school staff if I do not speak English? What if my child needs extra help in school? What if my child is not being educationally challenged in school? What can I do if my child is getting into trouble at school? What can I do if my child won't go to school? How can I get more information about my legal rights?