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Education law and the term "school law" is the name given to the branch of civil law that covers the laws and regulations that govern federal and state education, including the administration and operation of educational institutions, school athletics, instruction methods, programs, and materials. This area of law encompasses issues relating to school faculty, staff, and students, including school discipline and discrimination based on race, color, national original, sex, or disability in violation of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. Read more here in the education law practice center.

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No Time for Bullying
If your child's being bullied, you might be thinking about a slander or libel lawsuit based on things spoken or printed about your child. Such claims are hard to prove. It's best to know about a school's bullying policies and how to get information on school procedures and actions in these matters.
School & Education Forms
School & Education Forms - Confirmation of Enrollment - Education Cost Worksheet - Letter to School - Request Copy of School Records - Transcript Request

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