The Ohio EdChoice Scholarship Program (“EdChoice”) has expanded its eligibility for 2023-24 allowing more students to attend private schools in the state. EdChoice provides state-funded scholarships to k12 students who: (A more comprehensive list is available at the link below.) Applications for the 2023-24 school year opened on February 1, 2023 and will remain open…
Tag: Student Rights
TRUANCY EXPLAINED
As parents of school-age children, we know that children need to attend school on a consistent basis to facilitate learning and thriving. There is also a legal component to a child’s school attendance of which parents should understand the process, procedure, and rules. The following will lay out and explain truancy and the rules surrounding…
Compensatory Education & Recovery Services
Compensatory Education & Recovery Services: COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS FOR STUDENTS ON IEPs & 504 Plans On March 12, 2020, Governor DeWine ordered all of Ohio’s public, community and private K-12 school buildings to be closed due to the ongoing coronavirus health crisis. If a school district closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and did not…
Accused of College Misconduct? Here are 5 Tips from a Lawyer
Are you a college student facing an accusation from your school’s Academic Misconduct or Code of Conduct office? Here are 5 tips from attorneys who have seen real-life success. Find a Trusted Support Person (or a few) There are several reasons you should immediately find support when you are facing an allegation of cheating, nonconsensual…