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.