Education Rights
Many local laws and courts have been affected by COVID-19. Please use the search for legal help tool to find a legal aid organization or self help center near you for accurate information and more support.
Read about where to file your lawsuit or case. Information on jurisdiction and venue.
If you cannot afford the filing fee or other court costs, you may qualify to have these fees and costs waived by the court.
This document explains the school rights your child has after a disaster has happened.
Information and advocacy guides for friends and caregivers.
Whatever the reason, you have the right to represent yourself, to be your own lawyer in all cases in California.
This section will give you general guidelines for how to best prepare yourself for court.
Your rights to reasonable accommodation under the law.
Referral, assessment, eligibility, Individualized Education Program (IEP), placement, and annual review.
Important rulings, resources and information about Diabetes Care in California Schools.
What are the responsibilities of the complainant, the local agency, and the California Department of Education?
Browse through the statewide disability rights advocacy organization's publications, which cover many areas of the law.
Federal, state, and local programs are available to help you raise children who have disabilities.
File a complaint about:
a. Employment,
b. Housing (including issues with apartment buildings, condos, Homeowners Associations and mobile home parks)
c. Airlines
d. Complaint does not involve Employment, Housing, or Airlines
Procedural safeguards for parents by state/federal law.
This information describes the process for identifying the need for special education and the services and supports the school can provide if your child is found eligible to receive them.
Special education programs in California are governed by a combination of state and federal laws. Under these laws, school districts must provide each student with a disability with a free, appropriate public education (FAPE)
This Clearinghouse offers a variety of selected resources to help foster parents, kincare providers, child welfare workers, educators, CASAs and other professionals to provide effective services and supports for children with disabilities in foster care.
The relevant legal rules in the state's laws.
Top 1 facts, rights and policies, self-advocacy, peer advocacy, activities, Person First Language, and resources.
This toolkit provides a roadmap for currently enrolled and potential students in California to develop their educational and career plan and navigate the educational landscape with a criminal record.