http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/education/index.html Education Law Articles - LawInfo provides Free Education Law Articles to help you understand your legal issue http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/federal-stafford-student-loans-understanding-.html <p>Before school begins each semester many students will need to borrow money for tuition and college expenses.&nbsp; So, they will take out federal student loans.&nbsp; As federal student loan borrowers, they will be asked to sign a master promissory note.&nbsp; This is the document that requires them to repay the money that they are borrowing.&nbsp; Therefore, it is important to understand the promises made regarding repaying the money.<br /> <br /> The most important thing for borrowers to Education Law Articles Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:42:23 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/federal-stafford-student-loans-understanding-.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/special-education-eligibility.html The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that a student with a qualified disability be provided with special education or related services so that the student can make effective progress in the general curriculum.<br /> <br /> <strong>How is Eligibility Determined?</strong><br /> <br /> First, someone must raise a concern about the child&rsquo;s progress in the general curriculum and make a referral for a special education evaluation.&nbsp; The school district Education Law Articles Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:24:20 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/special-education-eligibility.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/a-back-to-school-checklist-how-to-enroll-your.html <p>Whether your child is starting school for the first time or you have moved to a new school district, you will need to enroll your child in school.&nbsp; Federal, state and local laws all influence the requirements for enrolling a child in a particular school district.&nbsp; However, there are some common things that most school districts require for all new students.<br /> <br /> <strong>The Paperwork</strong><br /> <br /> Before you assemble the paperwork with which you will enroll your Education Law Articles Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:02:48 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/a-back-to-school-checklist-how-to-enroll-your.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/understanding-school-medical-consent-forms.html <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">It is that time of year again.&nbsp;Time to think about new backpacks, school year schedules and, of course, the mountain of paperwork that will be provided to you for your signature around the time your child gets on the bus.&nbsp;Some of the paperwork is clear cut.&nbsp;For example, you will likely be asked to sign that you have read the school handbook and you either have read it or have not read it.</div> <div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div s Education Law Articles Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:52:07 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/understanding-school-medical-consent-forms.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/the-idea-of-special-education.html <p><font face="Arial"><strong>Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)</strong></font></p> <p><font face="Arial">The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) entitles children with disabilities to a free and appropriate public education. Gone are the days when public school systems can refuse to educate a child because of the child&rsquo;s cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities. Now, each school district must comply with federal and state laws and regulations Education Law Articles Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:59:11 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/the-idea-of-special-education.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/there-is-such-a-thing-as-a-free-and-nutritiou.html More than 30 million students participate in the National School Lunch Program.&nbsp; They join the millions of other students who have enjoyed a nutritional school lunch since the National School Lunch Act became law in 1946. Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program must ensure that their meals meet certain nutritional guidelines and that there are free and reduced price lunches available to eligible students.&nbsp; In return, school lunches are partially supported by the U Education Law Articles Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:23:01 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/there-is-such-a-thing-as-a-free-and-nutritiou.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/how-to-legally-home-school-your-child.html Home schooling is legal in all 50 states.&nbsp; The reasons why parents chose to home school their children vary widely.&nbsp; Some parents decide to home school for religious reasons and other parents chose to home school because they are not satisfied with the public and private school options in their area.&nbsp; No matter what the reason, parents are able to home school their children as long as they comply with applicable state laws.<br /> <strong><br /> State Requirements </strong><br /> Education Law Articles Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:54:04 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/how-to-legally-home-school-your-child.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/what-rights-does-my-disabled-child-have-under.html <div>At this point, it seems that every parent of a school-age child has heard of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).&nbsp;After all, NCLB seems to be the reason for the increasing number of standardized tests that our kids are subjected to on a regular basis from the time they enter kindergarten until they exit high school.&nbsp;NCLB, however, was written to specifically include children with disabilities and their needs.&nbsp;Therefore, if you are the parent of a disabled child, you should be Education Law Articles Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:24:13 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/what-rights-does-my-disabled-child-have-under.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/what-is-the-individuals-with-disabilities-edu.html <div>The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or the IDEA, is a federal law that sets out how public schools must treat and educate children with disabilities.&nbsp;All children who are eligible under the IDEA have a right to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>One of the most important aspects of the IDEA is the &ldquo;Child Find&rdquo; provision.&nbsp;Under the IDEA, it is the school&rsquo;s respons Education Law Articles Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:27:53 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/what-is-the-individuals-with-disabilities-edu.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/what-is-the-difference-between-the-individual.html <div>The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that applies specifically to schools.&nbsp;The IDEA outlines the responsibilities that a school has toward a disabled student, and the rights that a disabled student has to receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>In order to follow the IDEA, public schools must identify and evaluate children with disabilities in order to ensure that they Education Law Articles Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:32:45 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/what-is-the-difference-between-the-individual.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/-how-do-i-prepare-for-my-child-s-special-educ.html <div>In some cases, the parents and the school will disagree as what special education services should be provided for a child in order to give him or her a free and appropriate public education.&nbsp;The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides for different ways to resolve disputes about special education issues between parents and schools.&nbsp;As a parent, you have the right to request a due process hearing, which is a hearing in front of an impartial hearing officer.&nbsp Education Law Articles Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:44:43 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/-how-do-i-prepare-for-my-child-s-special-educ.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/what-should-i-do-if-the-school-is-discriminat.html <div>There are federal laws that protect your disabled child from discrimination by his or her school.&nbsp;Parents of disabled children should be aware of these laws in order to prevent any discrimination against their children based on their disability.&nbsp;By educating yourself about these laws, you can ensure that your school is complying with the requirements of these anti-discrimination laws, as well as protect your children from discrimination.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>First, Education Law Articles Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:11:14 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/articles/education/federal/what-should-i-do-if-the-school-is-discriminat.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/constitutional/index.html Free Constitutional Law Articles Civil Rights Sub-categories Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:32:19 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/constitutional/index.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/fourth-amendment-unreasonable-search-seizure-rights/index.html Free Fourth Amendment Unreasonable Search & Seizure Rights Articles Civil Rights Sub-categories Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:32:19 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/fourth-amendment-unreasonable-search-seizure-rights/index.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/miranda-rights/index.html Free Miranda Rights Articles Civil Rights Sub-categories Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:32:19 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/miranda-rights/index.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/prisoners-rights/index.html Free Prisoner's Rights Articles Civil Rights Sub-categories Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:32:19 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/prisoners-rights/index.html http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/right-to-vote/index.html Free Right to Vote Articles Civil Rights Sub-categories Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:32:19 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/rss/en/articles/right-to-vote/index.html