Back-to-School Guide for Missouri Public School Students, Families, and Advocates
With the pro bono assistance of Enterprise Mobility and Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s Health and Education Justice Initiative (HEJI) has published our first-ever “Back to School Guide” with publications and Know Your Rights materials on multiple education topics to help students, parents, caregivers, and child/youth-serving professionals.
SECTIONS:
- Student Enrollment Processes and Residency Requirements
- School Discipline, Due Process, and Alternative Education
- Bullying & Harassment
- The Rights of Students with Disabilities – IEPs, 504 Plans
- The Rights of Students Involved in the Foster Care or Juvenile Justice Systems
- Students Experiencing Homelessness (McKinney Vento Act)
- The Rights of English Language Learners and Multilingual Students
- The Rights of LGBTQ+ & Gender-Diverse Students
- Transparency and Student Records
- Fines and Fees
- Credits and Planning for Graduation
HEJI’s publications provide a general statement of the law. However, each situation is different. If you have questions about how the law applies to a particular situation, or if you have questions about a particular issue at your school, you can leave a message on our Community Tipline at 314.256.8789. We can provide interpretation services to communicate with families in their preferred language.
In addition to understanding the legal rights explained in this guide, you can visit your school district’s website for specific information about how your school educates and supports students.
Check your school’s policies to see if children have protections that go beyond the scope of this guide. Check back with us as we will continue to update our materials throughout the school year.