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Know Your Rights: Public Accommodations
http://www.hum.wa.gov/documents/Accommodate.pdf
Source: Washington State Human Rights Commission

Adobe file outlining your rights for public accommodations and other processes of the Human Rights Commission
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• What is a public accommodation?
• How can I get in touch with the Human Rights Commission?
• How can I contact the Human Rights Commission?
• What are my rights to public accommodation?
• How do I file a complaint for discrimination?
• What are prohibited unfair practices?
• How quickly must I file a complaint?
• What is the statute of limitations on discrimination?
• Is there a statute of limitations to the law against discrimination?
• What happens after I file a complaint?

Special Education Students and Parents! Know Your Rights Regarding School Discipline
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.c
Source: Northwest Justice Project

An overview of discipline issues for special education students. Topics include: protected students; protection against discrimination; protection against complete removal from school; school's duty to prevent problems; appeal rights; and rights against unreasonable discipline.
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• How does a school district know when a student should be evaluated for special education?
• What special rights do special education students have related to discipline?
• Can a special education student be expelled or suspended?
• What should parents do if they disagree with a disciplinary action?
• May schools use restraints or time out rooms to discipline special education students?