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