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	A Guide for Public School Students in WA (Separate Website) This guide provides general information on students' rights in Washington state public schools. It is not meant to provide legal advice. This guide does not address the rights of students in private schools tribal schools public colleges or universities. By: ACLU


	Educating Homeless Children and Youth (Separate Website) 2005 Guide to their rights. Link to PDF file. By: National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty


	Education of Homeless Children and Youth A short fact sheet about the federal McKinney-Vento Act which protects the rights of children and youth in homeless situations to attend and succeed in school, including pre-school. By: Columbia Legal Services


	Make a Difference in a Child's Life - Education Advocacy Manual (Separate Website) A manual for helping children and youth get what they need in school. By: TeamChild


	Parent's Guide to School Board Advocacy in WA (Separate Website) Th is publication is designed to serve as a tool for parents who want to communicate and advocate before their school board. It is not meant to provide legal advice. By: ACLU


	School Rights of Immigrant and Refugee Children and their Parents in Washington State All children living in the United States have a right to go to public school for free regardless of their immigration status. This publication explains this and other school rights. By: Columbia Legal Services Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español


	Students and Parents! Know Your Rights in Disciplinary Proceedings** This publication lists your rights with regard to school discipline and disciplinary proceedings. By: TeamChild Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Truancies and School Attendance Information about what happens when your child does not attend school and the school files a truancy action. By: Columbia Legal Services Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


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