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The rights and responsibilities of students in school can vary by state, school policies, and the student’s age. Reviewing guidelines provided by your local educational institution and school administrators can you help understand what is applicable in your area. Some common student rights and responsibilities include:

Student Rights –

  • Right to an education
  • Freedom of speech
  • Freedom of assembly
  • Privacy
  • Protection from discrimination and harassment
  • Due process

Student Responsibilities –

  • Attendance
  • Behavior and conduct
  • Academic performance
  • Respect for others
  • Compliance with policies

The rights and responsibilities of parents in their children’s education can vary by state and school policies. Reviewing guidelines provided by your local educational institution and school administrators can you help understand what is applicable in your area. Some common parent rights and responsibilities include:

Parent Rights –

  • Right to make educational decisions
  • Right to access information
  • Right to participate in the education process
  • Right to privacy

Parent Rights –

  • Enrollment and attendance
  • Communication and cooperation
  • Support and supervision
  • Advocacy
  • Parental involvement

The rights and responsibilities of teachers in a child’s education can vary by state and school policies. Reviewing guidelines provided by your local educational institution and school administrators can you help understand what is applicable in your area. Some common teacher rights and responsibilities include:

Teacher Rights –

  • Academic freedom
  • Employment rights
  • Professional development
  • Freedom of speech
  • Protection from harassment and violence

Teacher Responsibilities –

  • Instruction and curriculum
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessments
  • Professional conduct
  • Collaboration and professional growth

Some students require education accommodations at school, and laws have been passed to ensure students get the access and assistance they need. Ensuring these laws are followed is the responsibility of school officials. All education support and services laws are derived from the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which determines how state agencies provide individual education and other services to children with disabilities. Some of these protections include:

  • Evaluation and Individualized Education Program (IEP)
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Anti-Discrimination laws
  • Procedural safeguards

Education lawyers represent parents and their children in cases involving students' access to public school education, rights of special needs students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), discrimination in education, and more. When you need help to make sure that your child receives an appropriate education, contacting an education law attorney near you is the first step.

Use the list of education law professionals that we've compiled to hire a local education law lawyer to help with the issues your child is facing at school.

Within the field of education law, there is a subset of special education attorneys who are primarily focused on fighting for special needs children and those with learning disabilities. These attorneys can:

  • Build a case for your child's eligibility for an individualized education program (IEP).
  • Guide you through the IEP meeting preparation process and potentially attend the IEP meeting with you.
  • In some instances, attorneys may even participate in the IEP drafting process.
  • Represent clients in due process hearings when disputes arise.

In addition to offering legal advice about special education and general education law-related topics, education law attorneys answer detailed questions such as:

  • What rules can school districts and school boards set regarding student safety and discipline?
  • Are there different laws or regulations for how public schools and private schools in the United States can act toward students?
  • Is there a difference in regulations that apply to higher education institutions compared to elementary schools, middle schools and high schools?
  • Do public health issues (such as the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic) modify how schools can treat students? Do those issue change what options schools must offer, such as distance learning?
  • How does Title IX protect against discrimination?
  • Can an education lawyer help with civil rights issues?
  • Can a lawyer attend a due process hearing?
  • What options do I have if my child's right to free speech has been violated by a school or teacher?

Consider the following when speaking with any of the education attorneys listed in this lawyer directory:

Comfort Level
- Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information and speaking about your child with them? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your child's problem?

Credentials
- How many years of experience does the lawyer have? Has the lawyer worked on other education law cases similar to yours?

Cost
- How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?

City
- Is the law firm conveniently located for you and your child?

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