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Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Ms. Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Education
Texas recently enacted an anti-bullying law, which may be helpful to you and your daughter. Texas Education Code Chapter 25, Section 25.0342 offers a parent an opportunity to transfer their child to another campus if their child has been determined by the school to have been bullied. You will need the cooperation of the school to have your child transferred, but it can be done. For more information, please see here: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/CSH_Bullying.html... Read More
Texas recently enacted an anti-bullying law, which may be helpful to you and your daughter. Texas Education Code Chapter 25, Section... Read More

Do you know of a lawyer that can represent me in a case with Texas Southern University regarding a doctoral program issue?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ms. Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Education
What kind of doctoral program issue are you having? Are you a student or a professor? Please provide more information if you can to help us determine what kind of help you need. 
What kind of doctoral program issue are you having? Are you a student or a professor? Please provide more information if you can to help us determine... Read More

can a student in possession of adderall with a valid prescription be charged with a felony?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Ms. Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Education
Possibly. If your son is accused of intending to distribute those pills to students without prescriptions, then yes, that is a crime. However, if your son has never been in trouble with the law before, he may be eligible for a diversion program that will keep the crime off of his record. It generally involves anti drug classes, a period of probation, and no other crimes committed while he's in the program.    His expulsion from school can be appealed, however. See page 17 in the HISD code of conduct here: http://www.houstonisd.org/cms/lib2/TX01001591/Centricity/Domain/17014/Code%20of%20Student%20Conduct%202012-2013.pdf... Read More
Possibly. If your son is accused of intending to distribute those pills to students without prescriptions, then yes, that is a crime. However, if... Read More

Can a private school call their services plan for students with disabilities an "IEP" and not follow the IDEA procedures regulating IEPs?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Harold Gold (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Education
A private school is required to follow IDEA only if it receives federal funding (of any type). Regardless of the receipt of federal funds, a private school must follow the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (with very limited exceptions). If the school is attempting to avoid violation of section 504 of the Civil Rights Act of 1973, then it can provide accommodations calling the plan whatever it wants. It is more important to focus on what is provided, not what the plan is called. Harold Gold www.texasspecialedlaw.com  ... Read More
A private school is required to follow IDEA only if it receives federal funding (of any type). Regardless of the receipt of federal funds, a private... Read More

Who is responsible for my child while walking home from school?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Harold Gold (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Education
The school is not responsible for your child from door to door unless it is providing transportation, and then only to a limited extent. The scope of the school's jurisdiction extends beyond the brick and mortar of the school, however. Further, if your child is being bullied by other children who attend the same school, you should send written notice to the school. Perform an Internet search for the phrase "Gebser Letter." Adapt it to your particular facts and mail it to the principal of the school and the superintendent. Keep a copy for your records. Harold Gold www.texasspecialedlaw.com  ... Read More
The school is not responsible for your child from door to door unless it is providing transportation, and then only to a limited extent. The scope of... Read More
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