Category Archives: The Law
Bullying, anti-bullying laws and your children
Post by Lynne Master on January 22nd, 2012 in The Law
Bullying is no joke and “just kidding” is no excuse. With the recent reports of suicides, the horrific practice of bullying that has been endured for years is finally being recognized as behavior that must be ended. “We need the commitment from everyone at the federal, state and local level to put an end to [...]
Post Tags: bullying, legal rights, parents
Learning Disabilities, Special Education and Your Legal Rights
Post by Lynne Master on December 16th, 2010 in The Law
105-17 (IDEA) Handicapped children may not be denied a public education. In 1971 the Michigan legislature passed the Mandatory Special Education Act, since amended and referred to as “Public Act 451.” The Michigan law states that it is the legal responsibility of the public schools to provide an education which will develop the maximum potential [...]
Post Tags: 105-17 (IDEA), learning disability, legal rights, Public Act 451, special education
