What if I damage school property?
All students are responsible for taking care of their books and school materials. If yours are damaged or lost, you
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When can my school discipline me? What is corporal punishment?
At the beginning of the school year, you may be given a copy of the school′s rules regarding what′s expected
What will happen to me if I ditch school?
State law requires you to be in school for a certain number of days each school year (compulsory attendance laws).
How long do I have to stay in school? (compulsory attendance laws)
“Illiteracy is an enduring disability. . . .The inability to read and write will handicap the individual each and every
Do I have to go to school?
“Education is the very foundation of good citizenship.” ~U.S. Supreme Court, Brown v. Board of Education, 347 US 483 (1954). By
Do I need a guardian if my parents die?
A guardian is a person who takes the place of your parents. He or she has the same responsibilities as
Can I keep what my uncle left me in his will?
A lot depends on the nature of the gift or bequest, your age, and your level of maturity. For example,
What if my parents die without a will?
If your parents die with a will (testate), their property goes to those persons, organizations, or causes named in the
Who has the right to discipline me?
“You can′t tell me what to do.” “I don′t have to—you′re not my parent!” “If you touch me, I′ll call
Can I ‘divorce’ my parents?
In 1992, a Florida boy named Gregory K.* got a court order terminating his mother’s parental rights and giving him the