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Education

Children in the United States have a right to a free and appropriate public education.  Legal Aid works with families experiencing school problems related to discipline, expulsion, disabilities, homelessness and enrollment.

Brochures

Language Access for Parents
Does getting in trouble at school keep your student from learning?
Special Education: Know Your Rights
Access to Education for Homeless Students and Students Living in Temporary Housing
Say Yes To Education
Is Your Child having Problems at School?

FAQs

Federal Student Loan Cancellation Update, September 2023
What should I know about federal student loans and income-driven repayment plans?
Worker Rights and Benefits: What do I need to know about remote schooling and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)?
What are my options if the college I was attending closed unexpectedly?
How can I get my child extra support in school?
What rights do college students with disabilities have?
My child is learning English – what are his/her rights under federal law?
What should I know about student loans?
How does the law decide which students are considered homeless or unhoused and what are their rights in school?
Is it possible to get rid of my student loan debt?
What are Education Rights during COVID-19?
Education: What Do I Need to Know About School During COVID-19?
Education: What Are Schools Doing for Students with Disabilities During COVID-19?

Self Help

How to enroll your federal student loans into an income-driven repayment plan
My child has an IEP but I do not get regular reports. What can I do?
I think my child needs special education classes. What is the process?
What should I do if my child is being bullied at school?
My child has an IEP, but she is still having problems in school. Do I need to have the IEP changed?
I believe my child needs Special Education Services, such as an IEP, what should I do?

Success Stories

Path Cleared for Family, Access to Education Secured
Quick Exit