This post includes handbooks from public school districts throughout the state of Florida. As noted in my previous post Know Thy Handbook, it is very important to know your student handbook. Take it from me, a Florida education law attorney, this is a regular issue...
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Month: August 2015
Florida College Student Handbook Links from a Florida Education Lawyer
This post includes several handbooks from colleges throughout the state of Florida. As noted in my previous post Know Thy Handbook, it is very important to know your student handbook. Take it from me, a Florida education lawyer, this is a regular issue that...
Florida Students Golden Rule – Know Thy Handbook – Advice from a Florida Education Law Attorney
A new school year is upon us. Thousands of students across Florida are returning to school. Some are entering their senior year of high school. Others are college freshman or in their final year of graduate school. Everything is new, exciting, and maybe a little...
The Importance of Documentation in Legal Disputes – Advice from a Florida Education Law Attorney
A common problem I see over and over again is a lack of documentation from clients. One of the most important tools for building a legal argument is clear documentation of the issue. Documenting phone calls or sending and printing emails only takes a minute and is...
Section 504 Accommodations In A Postsecondary Education Setting: Know The Differences – Information from a Florida Education Lawyer
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability. Just like elementary, middle and high schools, practically every postsecondary school in the United States is subject to this law. Postsecondary schools...