Every child has a right to attend school. If you are having trouble enrolling your child in school due to any of the reasons listed below, Legal Aid may be able to help:

• You are homeless or do not have a permanent address
• You do not have residency in the area where the school is located
• Your first language is not English
• You cannot get transcripts from your child’s former school
• Your child has a disability

Next Steps

Visit a brief advice clinic or contact Legal Aid.

Other Resources

School Discipline: Know your Rights – School Expulsions
Pro se Forms
Glossary of Education Terms

You may be able to find an attorney who can help you by contacting:

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Lawyer Referral Service
(216) 696-3532

Juvenile Public Defenders Office
(216) 443-7295