School & Education
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Information about high school graduation requirements for students in Illinois. The law also requires that all high school students take a statewide assessment and fill out a FAFSA form.
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Provides a list of documents needed to enroll in school such as immunizations and ways to establish proof of residency.
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Describes residency requirements and lists people who can enroll a child in school.
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Summary of the rights of homeless children to enroll in school. Overview of how to access other services, such as lunch and transportation, and fee waivers.
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Describes the process of reporting to the ISBE that your child's school is not following special education laws.
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Describes the process to determine if the behavior used by the student was a result of his/her disabilities.
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Describes the process of expelling a student with disabilities.
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Defines bullying and explains how to prevent and report bullying.
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Learn about how you can qualify for free and low-cost internet access.
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If you qualify for school fee waivers only some of the costs of school are waived. See a list of fees waived.
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Students who are in the free lunch program at their school also qualify for a school fee waiver.
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All Illinois students have a right to attend school for free but some fees still apply.
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Describes the process of reporting to the ISBE that your child's school is not following special education laws.
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Describes the process to determine if the behavior used by the student was a result of his/her disabilities.
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Information for minors and persons with disabilities about federal housing programs for independent living.
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Describes the Individualized Education Program for students with special educational needs.
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Explains the laws governing access to public bathrooms for transgender individuals
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Options for students who do not have a permanent home to enroll in school.
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Information about high school graduation requirements for students in Illinois. The law also requires that all high school students take a statewide assessment and fill out a FAFSA form.
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A program to help you find out if bankruptcy can help with specific problems.
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Learn more about your right to access transcripts, student debt on credit reports, and withdrawing from school during hardship.
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Provides information on options available to forgive, cancel, or discharge student loans
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Explains when schools can conduct searches, and the type of searches they can conduct.
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Describes access to students' permanent and temporary records
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Information about the search of students and their property
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Explains how long public schools must keep permanent and temporary records.
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Explains that how much money you receive from TANF depends on your income.
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Describes the TANF program including who qualifies and the benefits available
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A list of resources and links for people who are looking for work.
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Information on the time limits of receiving TANF benefits and exemptions to the time limit.
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Information about high school graduation requirements for students in Illinois. The law also requires that all high school students take a statewide assessment and fill out a FAFSA form.
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Describes the process of reporting to the ISBE that your child's school is not following special education laws.
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A blog post summarizing some important laws that are in effect as of January 1st, 2023.
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Explains the standard length of a school day and a school year based on Illinois law.
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