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Students & Schools: School Discipline - Suspension and Expulsion
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Legal Education
Facing Suspension or Expulsion from School
- A guide to Ohio law and procedures for students facing removal from school.
Model Bullying Policy Under Ohio Law
-Ohio Dept of Education powerpoint explaining why it is important to address bullying and providing advice and guidance to schools and parents on how to develop a model bullying policy.
Students! Know Your Rights
- Guide to public school students' rights published by the ACLU of Ohio, January 2007.
Using Federal Stimulus Funds to Implement Positive Behavior Supports in Schools
- A summary of how federal stimulus dollars can be used to implement positive behavior supports (PBS) in schools. Published by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Dignity in Schools Campaign. March 2009.
Other Resources
Bullying in Schools: a guide for police
- There is always concern about school violence, and police have assumed greater responsibility for helping school officials ensure students’ safety. As pressure increases to place officers in schools, police agencies must decide how best to contribute to student safety. This guide provides police with information about the causes and extent of bullying in schools and recommendations for developing effective approaches and practices that contribute to student safety. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services. 6/5/09
Comprehensive Overview of Bullying in Ohio Schools
- eBasedPrevention.org's complete explanation and resource list on Ohio's bullying law, featuring statistics, model bullying policies, helpful links, community involvement information, and more.
Dignity in Schools Campaign
- National coalition of policy advocates, parent and student organizers, educators, and lawyers promoting local and national alternatives to a culture of zero-tolerance, punishment and removal.
Office of the Ohio Public Defender
- The Office of the Ohio Public Defender is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services for those accused of crime but who cannot afford to hire their own attorney.
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
- A coalition of parents and family members of children with disabilities advocating for and supporting the provision of appropriate educational services for children with disabilities and advocating for parent and family support services.
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F. Individualized Education Program (IEP)
School Lunch Program
Special Education - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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