Know Your Rights for Youth

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Learn more about your rights as a student from states around the country.

California - Student Handbook on Suspension and Expulsion in Northern California Schools (Document)

Visit the ACLU of Northern California website to access their handbook and learn about their Youth Projects.

Florida - Handbook for Public School Students (Document)

Handbook for Public School Students in Florida from the ACLU of Florida.

Know Your Rights, Remedies, & Resources: A Handbook for Parents/Guardians and Students in North Carolina Public Schools (Document)

This handbook provides an overview of students’ and parents'/guardians' rights, what remedies are available when those rights are violated, tips and tools for self-advocacy, and support resources.

Massachusetts - FAQ on Rights of Students with Disabilities in Suspension and Expulsion (Document)

Visit the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts website for a variety of resources on the rights of students with disabilities.

English FAQ on Rights of Students with Disabilities in Suspension and Expulsion

Massachusetts - Guides on School Discipine and Special Education (Document)

The Children's Law Center of Massachusetts has a variety of guides on School Suspension and Expulsion, Special Education, and Disciplining Children with Special Needs.

Michigan - What Schools Need to Know: LGBT Students and the Law (Document)

Read this booklet from the ACLU of Michigan and GLSEN of Detroit about the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students.

Minnesota - Guide on Discipline for Students with Disabilities (Document)

PACER is an advocacy organization created by parents. It offers support, publications, and leadership on disability issues for parents and education professionals. PACER has created an online guide for parents on discipline policies in Minnesota for students with disabilities. To access this guide, visit www.pacer.org and click on: New! Interactive Product on School Discipline in Minnesota.

New Jersey - A Students' Rights Handbook (Document)

A Students Rights Handbook from the ACLU of NJ.

New York - Know Your Rights When Facing A Suspension (Document)

NYCLU provides a palm card for New York City Students called "Know Your Rights When Facing a Suspension."

New York - Know Your Rights with Police in Schools Card (Document)

NYCLU provides a palm card on students' rights with police in schools.

Ohio - Students! Know Your Rights (Document)

The ACLU of Ohio has a handbook outlining your rights as a public school student in Ohio.

You can also visit their webpage for High School Students.

Pennslyvania - Know Your Rights (Document)

The ACLU of Pennsylvania has A Handbook for Public School Students in Pennsylvania which includes information on discrimination, school discipline and security.

Tennessee - Know Your Rights! (Document)

The ACLU of Tennessee has A Guide for Public School Students in Tennessee, a fact sheet on Military Recruiting in high school, and information on their annual student conferences.

Washington - Know Your Rights! (Document)

The ACLU of Washington has A Guide for Public School Students in Washington in English and Spanish - Una Guia para Estudantes en Washington.

Oregon - Your Right to Equality in Education (Document)

The ACLU of Oregon website has a Youth Section with information on student rights, including rights related to discipline and exclusion from school.