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Bullying and Harassment
 
   Sexual Harassment at School: Know Your Rights (Separate Website)

By: Equal Rights Advocates
  
   
   What You Can Do About Bullying and Other Harm This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Education
  
   
Discipline / Suspension / Expulsion
 
  Fact Sheets
 
   School Expulsions This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet Y-9
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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   Student Discipline This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet Y-6
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
  Interactive Guides
 
   School Discipline and Children with Disabilities: An Interactive Guide (Separate Website)
A step-by-step guide through the process schools must follow to discipline children with disabilities. For other special education resources, visit the PACER Center at www.PACER.org.
By: PACER Center
  
   
  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Discipline of Students with Disabilities - Frequently Asked Questions This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Education
  
   
Discrimination in Schools
 
  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Discrimination Complaint (Separate Website)
Have you been discriminated against at school? Click to find out how to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
By: U.S. Department of Education
  
   
   Discrimination in Education This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Human Rights

    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
Education of Homeless Youth
 
  Booklets
 
   Connecting Homeless Students to Special Education Services: A Guide to Rights and Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty
  
   
   Educating Homeless Children and Youth: The 2005 Guide To Their Rights This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty
  
   
   Education Rights of Youth in Homeless Situations (Separate Website)

    Other Formats:   This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. PDF File
  
   
  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Transportation of Students Experiencing Homelessness This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Education
  
   
English Language Learners (ELL) and Immigrant Students
 
  Other Helpful Resources
 
   What Parents of English Learners Need to Know This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Education

    Read this in: Hmong / Hmoob , Laotian / ພາສາລາວ , Russian / Pусский , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
Financial Aid / Student Loans
 
  Fact Sheets
 
   Helping Your Child Apply for Financial Aid This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet Y-8
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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  Booklets
 
   A Student's Introduction to Paying for College This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Office of Higher Education

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   Your Guide to Paying for College This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
  
   
  Interactive Guides
 
   Financial Aid Estimator (Separate Website)
The financial aid estimator will help you estimate your eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant, Minnesota State Grant, and federal education tax benefits.
By: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
  
   
  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Beware of Scholarship Scams This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
  
   
   Changes That Affect Financial Aid Eligibility This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
  
   
   Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Aid This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
  
   
 
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