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I would like to learn how to get the best deal when settling student loans
JA: Where is the school located? And is it a public or private institution?
Customer: Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, private institution
JA: Have you spoken to a local attorney or school administrator? What is your ideal outcome for this situation?
Customer: I haven’t spoken to either one. I am staying to settle my navient student loans, pay then off for all at once, and ideally pay 50% or less of the total
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Nothing else, thank you

9.27.2022

Hello I am a student at FIU I have transferred out and taking classes at another university. But I am being charged with plagiarism (first time) in the system it says I am still a student. I know they can still write it down on their internal system but if I withdraw officially will they still be able to make changes to my transcripts in any way as the only 2 charges that can do that is suspension or expulsion and since I am not a student there anymore are they still allowed to do that?
JA: Because education law varies from place to place, can you tell me what state this is in?
Customer: Florida
JA: Have you spoken to a local attorney or school administrator? What is your ideal outcome for this situation?
Customer: Not get any marks on my transcript. The only two outcomes that can happen are suspension or expulsion
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No that will be all

9.23.2022

Hi! My name is***** and I am a 12th grader at La Serna High School in Whittier, CA. Throughout my Junior year I was a part of my schools ASB class and with that came an enormous amount of issues with the instructor and her supervisors. She is greatly protected by the school administration and even district administration based off of her personal relationships with them stemming from her being a student under them in her high school years. I believe that I am a victim of harassment and intimidation but, I have struggled to be able to prove that is the case because of the fact that I don’t necessarily fit into any protected group besides national origin. When problems arose in December of 2021 and continued throughout the end of the school year and even the summer, my school and district administrators made it quite difficult to file complaints. As a matter of fact, when I asked about how to file a personell complaint, I was directed to file a UCP which I later found out was not a part of their own protocols. Many board policies that the district gave me 8 months after the fact of the incident, were never listed online for me to use. Additionally, there have been great inconsistencies in what credentialed adults have said to me or my guardians in meeting and what they put in writing when I request a written statement. I have been lied to and I just recently found MANY more inconsistencies with my school records regarding incidents involving this teacher. Many of my appearances in meetings with my school are not documented on their end but i have my own documentation of such visits. I spent 7 months of my junior year in disarray because of the adults in this situation. I was wondering if there was anyone I can talk to about how to move forward with this situation in order to protect myself and hold them accountable. Or if there is anyone I could work with to begin taking a step forward with possible legalities of speaking to certain educational facilities about regulations and laws regarding expanding student protection. Before I conclude this, I would also like to ask about my first amendment rights as a public school student and how to protect those as well if I decide id like to go public with this incident.
JA: Because laws vary from place to place, can you tell me what state this is in?
Customer: California
JA: Have you spoken to a local attorney or school administrator? What is your ideal outcome for this situation?
Customer: I have spoken to a private attorney who views one possible edcode violation but, there is a lot more beneath surface level to the situation that should call for more investigation yet, many private attorneys do not want to even look at the case. My ideal outcome would be to get outside eyes on the situation and ultimately the removal of this teacher from her ASB leadership position or at least get my disciplinary student records rectified. I am being painted out to be the person in the wrong with a disciplinary violation although all I had done was participate in a counselors meeting upon request of the school therapist.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: The instructor has many personal connections to students in the classroom who she speaks poorly about me and other students to. And this is an issue of nepotism, intimidation, and harassment stemming from entitlement. Due to this entitlement, her supervisors have taken many wrong and innapropriate steps to “mediate” the issue but in reality, are only protecting this teacher. Not once have they put me as a student as a priority. And as a result, I struggled mentally, and in classes as well as removed from leadership classes as a whole.

9.21.2022

I was denied the right to go to college to further my education by fullsail university because of my charges after they had several times told me that I would ha e no problem getting in because of my charges
JA: Can you confirm which state you're in? It will help the Lawyer give you a specific answer since laws can vary by location.
Customer: Ohio
JA: Do you have any court dates or documents relevant to this situation?
Customer: Their line are recorded and I have a list of all the times we spoke on my call list
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: This just happened today

9.19.2022

My son was recruited by Indiana university of Pennsylvania to play division 1 hockey. The would not accept him as a student for incoming Fall semester due to his high school grades. He has a learning disability and extreme anxiety which caused him to have a 2.16 gpa and the want a 2.2. They confirmed he could enroll as a non-degree enroll full time and he would be eligible to play. He turned down other schools. He is officially on the team. He has a uniform has been practicing for the past six weeks. When the registrar completed the eligibility form for a CH a division one they stated that he is not matriculated. IUP is stating their definition of matriculation is that you are excepted in enrolled and taking full-time classes. ACHA’s definition is that they have a plied and are currently a full taking full-time classes. Are there any cases where a parent can go after the university for not completing the paperwork correctly and answering the questions on the athletic’s conference form?
JA: Has your son talked to a lawyer about this?
Customer: No. I’ve been doing the research. We just found out Thursday before their first game
JA: What steps has he taken so far?
Customer: The general manager went to the registrars office requesting them to change the form to yes. Even with a letter from the academic advisor confirming he is enrolled full time taking 12 credits and working toward a bachelor of science degree. The registrar said no.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No

9.18.2022

Hello, my child "F" was suspended from school for threatening another child. F feels they were baited to respond due to harassment because they identify as nonbinary/lgbtq+, while I don't disagree with the suspension, the things they said were threatening, I am worried the school will be requesting a change of placement. I'm not happy that the other kids are seen as victims when they were harassing/provoking this. When the principal spoke to my child they called it a difference of opinion and no one was being bullied. I would love to get help advocating for my child.
JA: Where is this occurring? I only ask because laws can vary by state.
Customer: California
JA: What steps have been taken so far?
Customer: I signed/agreed to the suspension. An IEP meeting and Site guidance meeting has been scheduled.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: My child has an IEP in place and diagnosed ADHD/anxiety

9.18.2022

Hello. I believe my daughters students rights were violated and I am looking for advice on if I am correct
JA: Can you confirm which state you're in? It will help the Lawyer give you a specific answer since laws can vary by location.
Customer: pennsylvania
JA: Do you have any court dates or documents relevant to this situation?
Customer: No. It just happened this week and I pulled her from school and am trying to figure out how to move forward
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no

9.15.2022

My child has autism. I believe the new florida law violates his rights under ADA because it forces the school to grade him on the same level as regular children, and therefore, because he cannot function as normal kids, he cannot score a grade above a D.
JA: Have you talked to a FL lawyer about this?
Customer: No. I don't even know where to start
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: You are my first atep Step
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Just that the school sent me an email stating that he cannot receive a score above a D because he cannot function independently

9.15.2022

I am a tenured professor in San Diego. A student had made false allegations against me. How can I find the right attorney to help me?
JA: Have you talked to a CA lawyer about this?
Customer: No
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: None
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: NoCustomer: Chat is completed

8.25.2022

Hi, I have been accused of plagiarism for a class that was not a requirement to graduate. But the paper I’m being accused of plagiarizing is a former paper I wrote during undergrad for UC Irvine. (I made some new edits for my Pepperdine course) The school wants to have a formal hearing, what are my options?
JA: Because education law varies from place to place, can you tell me what state this is in?
Customer: California
JA: Have you spoken to a local attorney or school administrator? What is your ideal outcome for this situation?
Customer: I have not spoken with a local attorney. I have spoken to the Pepperdine school admin. Since this course is not needed for Graduation and I have already received my diploma.. I just want This to go away
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I have the actual paper I wrote for UCI in my possession but aside from that, no. Thank you!

8.25.2022

My son has been verbally and verbally abused at school for over a year. The school is aware and now won't even talk with us. He was told by the school that they will handle things and he is not to talk with his parents about what happens at school.
JA: What state is your son in? It matters because laws vary by location.
Customer: Butler County, Pa
JA: Has he tried anything so far that has helped or clarified the issue?
Customer: I have sent certified letters to each school board members, met with Principals and Supt. They will not tell me the person(S) doing this and the punishment they did. Many acts they admit are on security cameras.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: This is making me physically sick. My son has changed in so many ways. He is turning into a punk and someone that I am afraid for.

8.23.2022

I have a parent that is threatening my child saying they have called our athletic director accusing my child of bullying and that they are getting an attorney. Of course this is the first I have heard of this and there has been no bullying and I just need to know what I can do to get them to stop trying to ruin my kids future
JA: What steps have your children taken? Have they filed any papers in family court?
Customer: they have not I am just trying to stay one step ahead as my child has done nothing wrong and their child is calling my kid and cussing her out and telling her to come fight her
JA: Family law varies by state. What state are they in?
Customer: KY
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I am just trying to find out what I can do if anything

8.23.2022

I am a student of craven community college. After my first semester I registered for 2nd semester and I got 2nd semester tuition in my account from financial aid. During that time the pandemic situation was too tough and i Couldn't continue my study. Now thr college court is asking for the tuition Return which i am not able to return. So how can I write hearing request or how can I overcome the situation?
JA: Can you confirm which state you're in? It will help the Lawyer give you a specific answer since laws can vary by location.
Customer: NC
JA: Are there any relevant dates or timelines to consider with this?
Customer: I have 30days
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: That's it

8.21.2022

Hi. We are having some issues with an alt-right school board candidate in Round Rock, Tx. Will you please review this thread and let me know if there is anything actionable here? The packages are already under investigation by the postmaster general.https://twitter.com/mermaidKT/status/*****************76?t=z2x5uTfPQM3vSn1h2n-rlA&s=19
JA: Have you talked to a TX lawyer about this?
Customer: I briefly emailed with a lawyer. He didn't seem to think so, but I'd love another opinion
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: None
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Some background on the candidate https://theaustinbulldog.org/candidate-lost-custody-over-abuse-2/

8.20.2022

My child's school had won a due process hearing on her 504 to place her out of district for prior behaviors that had happed at that time 3 years prior. She had served the consequence that was given at the time. The District, after receiving the decision did not implement the 504 and remand her to remain on virtual which violated her 504 because it stated her accommodations were to be in the classroom. The person(s) over 504 did not reach out to even do a re-evaluation since the placement was being changed. We won a special education due process recently because they failed to evaluate under the child find law after five request and two independent evaluations. The District had enrolled her into her correct High School and then it was changed, so we had to have a meeting about that and her placement. They have tried to offer placement at behavior based day schools and we have refused. We offered that she attend half a day at the high school and the other half at program that offers her career interest or the private school the District was willing to pay for out of District and isn't behavior based.
JA: Because education law varies from place to place, can you tell me what state this is in?
Customer: We believe that her civil rights and FAPE are violated? Do we have any recourse with the District.
JA: Have you spoken to a local attorney or school administrator? What is your ideal outcome for this situation?
Customer: We spoke with the administrator and he is the one pushing back. I haven't secured an attorney, this refusal to place her at the high school happened today after meeting with them yesterday. There proposal was to send her to their in District private placement school that is designed for their higher needs special education students while they evaluate her and we refused, their other option was to place her back on virtual which was determined last year not to be platform for her and she needed to be in person by the 504 team.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: We are in Raytown, Missouri. School starts Monday, August 22, 2022. She was enrolled in the District 7/25/2022 and the options they have presented are not options: high restrictive, restrictive alternative school(where she had escalated behaviors and we do not want her going back and virtual. Any Help would be helpful!

8.20.2022

My daughter has Down Syndrome. She is a Cheerleader for her high school, and this is her 4th year. she is a Senior. The Cheerleaders have been having practices, making plans, and numerous things. They even ordered uniforms without involving her. We did not find out until the next day. We were told of a person number, and she explained of the situation. We are not in any type of communication group, that was set up by the Assistant Principal. My number is ***** in the Parents "Remind" group, and my daughter's number is ***** in the Cheerleaders Remind group. The Assistant Principal put our information in these groups, so I know they were there. The Principal said she would pay for this uniform, to avoid me reacting to the way my daughter is being treated, and even to this date, we are still being left out on other things. more information if needed. Please help
JA: What state is your daughter in? It matters because laws vary by location.
Customer: Alabama
JA: Are there any relevant dates or timelines to consider with this?
Customer: Are you asking when this started to happen?
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: This is still going on, I can be specific with dates and other neglect that has taken place.

8.19.2022

I need to find out if i can sue my daughter school for emotional stress, unsafety environment for my kids, discrimination, no reasoning for withdrawal of my kids, harassment, confidential information told
JA: The Lawyer can help you determine if you have a case. Where are you located? These laws vary by state.
Customer: orlando fl
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no

8.18.2022

If I received a scholarship to grad school and the terms under which I accepted said, "...will be valid for the duration of the program as long as students maintain the terms of eligibility" and I have maintained all terms of eligibility, is the school able to revoke the scholarship without due cause?
JA: Some laws are different depending where you are, so could you clarify what state you're in?
Customer: Arizona
JA: Do you have any court dates or documents relevant to this situation?
Customer: No
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No

8.18.2022

I have a question regarding my daughter being cut from her high school volleyball team because she had a prior commitment that she made 2 months prior to knowing the practice schedule. I just wanted to ask a few questions about her situation to understand what my potential legal options are.
JA: What state are you in? It matters because laws vary by location.
Customer: West Virginia
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: I sent an email to the Principal, Coach, and Athletic Director requesting a meeting to discuss my concerns. As a result of my email a meeting was scheduled and I received a phone call from the athletic director where I voiced my concerns. We did not agree on an outcome and she still isn’t on the team. I still have a meeting scheduled with them on Monday.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I’m not sure how much detail you need but just from a high level standpoint my daughter has played for this same high school’s volleyball team for the past 3 years and has never had any issues with attending practice. This year at tryouts, before practices even started, she was cut from the team because she was honest with the coach notifying him that she couldn’t be one practice because of this prior commitment.

8.11.2022

My daughter was victim of bullying, harassment and aggression at school.
JA: What state is this in? It matters because laws vary by location.
Customer: NJ
JA: What steps have been taken so far?
Customer: I spoke to principal, counselor and superintendent. I have a report just stating that my daughter was victim of bullying but they don’t want to tell me what we’re the consequences taken to the 4 kids that bullying my daughter. This happened last June and they were in 5th grade. One of these boys kick my daughter at dismissal time and 3 parents saw everything.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I sent a letter to regular mail asking to have in person meeting with the superintendent and the principal of the school contacted my husband to let him know they can’t give us more information because they are minor and these kids are going to be in a different class during the school year. The incident was at dismissal, I am worry about my daughter because anything can happen during drop off at school, lunch or dismissal time. This bullying had been since September and the school didn’t inform me. On June, the counselor let us know about the other incidents that happened during the school year.

8.10.2022

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