School Discipline, Suspension or Expulsion

If think you're being bullied, this booklet explains your legal rights.
Were you kicked out of your house? Did you run away? Do you live in a shelter or temporarily with a friend? Did your family lose their housing?Are you wondering ...Where can I go to school? Can I get medical care? Can I see a therapist?...
Is your child being expelled from school? Learn about the expulsion process and what you can do to protect your child's rights. What's the difference between suspension and expulsion?What rights do you have if your child may be...
Are you wondering what’s going to happen to you because you have missed so much school?  
School rules  Attendance  Residency  Discipline  Discipline for special education students   School records   Bullying For more information  School rules Every school-age child has the...
An extensive collection of publications, legal briefs, settlement agreements, training videos, and an interactive online course on the ADA along with information about ADA enforcement, mediation, technical assistance, and certification...
A guide about bullying and harassment for parents and guardians by the State of Connecticut Department of Education. Also see their resources page.
Mission is to promote and protect the legal rights and interests of poor children who are dependent upon the judicial, child welfare, health and mental health, education, and juvenile justice systems for their care.
The Attorney General represents the interests of the people of the State of Connecticut in all civil legal matters involving the state to protect the public interest, and to serve as legal counsel to all state agencies.
The CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is the lead state agency on eliminating discrimination through civil and human rights enforcement.File a Discrimination Complaint
Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
The administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education.
A list of common legal words and their definitions compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. If you didn't find what you were looking for in the Connecticut Judicial Branch glossary, try this glossary of legal terms by the U.S....
The IEP is an individualized program designed to support the educational needs of school-aged students with disabilities. This IEP iPhone app helps parents of students with special needs become better-informed advocates by making IEP...
Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per...
The Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to ensuring that all Connecticut children in homeless situations have the opportunity to attend, enroll in, and succeed in school.
The Appearance form tells the court that you plan to participate in the case and that you should get a notice whenever something happens in the case. This form is also used to tell the court when you have changed your address.Help text for...
Kids can stop cyberbullies by standing up for themselves or someone else. To learn more, check out Cyberbulling.
The Community Renewal Team Inc. is an anti-poverty agency serving people and families throughout the Connecticut River Valley.
Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per...
Statewide Legal Services is a telephone hotline helping callers with legal problems in Connecticut. They talk to callers about many different non-criminal legal problems. Some of the problems they can talk to you about include family,...