The Rights of English Language Learners and Multilingual Students
Students who are learning English in school are called “English Learners” (or “EL” students). Federal and Missouri state laws give ELs and their families important rights and protections. ELs have the right to equal education, which means schools have to...
The Rights of LGBTQ+ & Gender-Diverse Students
LGBTQ+ students in Missouri’s public schools are entitled to learn in environments that are safe, inclusive, and free from discrimination. Federal laws – such as Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment – protect students based...
Transparency and Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, otherwise known as “FERPA” affords three important rights to all students and parents of students with respect to school recordkeeping: 1) Access to Records 2) Required Consent to Release records and 3) Right to make...
Fines and Fees
Since as recently as during the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have been providing technology (i.e. Chromebooks and other devices) to help students access their education. Technology continues to be provided to students even while students attend classes in-person...
