Education Law

VLAS Publications

Education Law

VLAS Publications

» Education Rights for Children

Includes discussion of the right to an education, student discipline (such as suspensions and expulsions), and the process for appealing related decisions by the school.

» Special Education Rights

What legal rights does your child have to appropriate public education services that fit the child’s unique learning abilities? Learn about them here.

» Student Loans

Our coverage of this topic is limited to student loans that are government-backed. Information provided focuses on what happens if you get behind in your payments. If you have legal problems with a private student loan that is not government-backed, such as through a bank, you may find useful information in some of the topics in our Consumer/Debtor’s Rights category.

Helpful Resources

» Student Loan Disability Discharge

You can cancel your federal student loans based on a permanent and total disability. Follow this step by step procedure.

» Virginia Individual Development Accounts (VIDA)

Virginia Individual Development Accounts can help you save to pay for your education.

» Virginia Individual Development Accounts Intermediaries

Here is a list of Virginia Individual Development Account contacts.

» Legal and Law Enforcement General Information

Click here to view law enforcement and court reference information.