Student Enrollment Processes and Residency Requirements
Missouri law requires students to enroll in the public school within the school district in which they reside and are domiciled with a parent or legal guardian. A domicile is where the parent or legal guardian intends to permanently reside. Typically, in order to...
School Discipline, Due Process, and Alternative Education
If a public school (or public charter school) seeks to suspend or expel your child, these resources will give you important information about your child’s rights. In Missouri, a short-term suspension is when a school excludes your child from school for 1 to 10 school...
Bullying & Harassment
Missouri law requires schools to have anti-bullying policies, and both state and federal law protect students against harassment. Under Missouri law, “bullying” means: intimidation, unwanted aggressive behavior, or harassment that is repetitive or is substantially...
The Rights of Students with Disabilities – IEPs, 504 Plans
First Steps: The rights of students with disabilities begin at birth. Missouri First Steps coordinates services across the state for students up until their third birthday. After an evaluation, First Steps services are provided in an Individualized Family Service...
