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NCLB: Schools Must Continue to Make Progress

What happens if a school declines in standardized testing? Schools and school districts that fail to make “adequate yearly progress” are subject to corrective action and restructuring. Adequate yearly progress means, for example, that each year a school’s fourth graders score higher on standardized tests than the previous year’s fourth graders.

What are the Duties of the Board of Education in Connecticut?

What are the Duties of the Board of Education in Connecticut?

No Child Left Behind

One of the legislative centerpieces of Federal Education Law is “The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” (“NCLB”). The Act is 670 pages in length and almost as controversial as it is long. Therefore, parents should be familiar with at least its stated purpose and general provisions. NCLB does not, however, give parents the right to sue on behalf of their children.

What Rights Do I Have under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in Connecticut?

What Rights Do I Have under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in Connecticut?

Am I Allowed Access to My Child’s School Records in Connecticut?

Am I Allowed Access to My Child’s School Records in Connecticut?

Does Freedom of Speech Still Exist in Public Schools in Connecticut?

Does Freedom of Speech Still Exist in Public Schools in Connecticut?

Your Child’s Residency Status

Local and regional boards of education are statutorily required to provide free school accommodations to each child who is a permanent resident of the school district and is between the ages of five (5) and twenty-one (21) years old, provided they have not graduated high school. School administrators should (but do not always) determine your child’s residency status prior to his or her enrollment in the school district. If residency issues arise, your child’s school district has the right to exclude him or her from attending school if it is determined through a formal hearing (which will be discussed below) that your child resides in another district.

Expulsion Procedures: Readmission to School

An expelled pupil may apply for early readmission to school. Such readmission shall be at the discretion of the local or regional board of education. The board of education may, however, delegate authority for readmission decisions to the superintendent of schools for the school district. If the board delegates such authority, readmission shall be at the discretion of the superintendent. Readmission decisions shall not be subject to appeal to Superior Court. The board or superintendent, as appropriate, may condition such readmission on specified criteria.

School Learning Environment

Connecticut Public Act No. 08-160, An Act Concerning School Learning Environment, is of interest to parents of school-age children and, in particular, parents of children with special needs.

What Does a Court Consider When Deciding an Educational Support Order in Connecticut?

What Does a Court Consider When Deciding an Educational Support Order in Connecticut?

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