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What is an IPO and who can it help? How do you get one? These frequently asked questions address these questions and more.
This Fact Sheet summarizes public schools’ obligations under Section 504 to:
• Provide a free appropriate public Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Make reasonable modifications to disciplinary policies for students with disabilities;
• Administer student discipline in a nondiscriminatory based behavior.
Kentucky anti-bullying laws include the following definition of bullying:
“Bullying” means any unwanted verbal, physical, or social behavior among students that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated or has the potential to be repeated:
1. That occurs on school premises, on school-sponsored transportation, or at a school-sponsored event; or
2. That disrupts the education process.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 158.148 (2016)
Kentucky Law Protects
Kentucky Law (KRS 383.300) protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who have protective orders AND entered into or renewed a lease on or after June 29, 2017.
Are you a veteran living in Kentucky?
Do you need legal help?
The Volunteer Lawyers for Veterans Program is a statewide initiative that offers civil legal services to veterans living in poverty by pairing them with a pro bono (free) attorney!
Services include but are not limited to:
At AppalReD Legal Aid, we believe everyone deserves access to justice, no matter their income. Each year, our attorneys help survivors of domestic violence, families facing eviction or struggling after natural disasters, seniors experiencing fraud or abuse, and many others in crisis.
But the demand for legal help is greater than our staff alone can meet.
That’s where you come in.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has information on elder abuse and neglect and how to get help.
Call 1-(877) 597-2331 to report abuse/neglect/exploitation or request services.
The online Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting System is available to report non-emergency situations that do not require an immediate response from DCBS staff.
VAWA Protects
VAWA is a law that protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking from discrimination by certain federally funded housing providers. These protections apply even if you don't qualify for protection under Kentucky law (ie. do not have a protective order).
Attorney Pro Bono Opportunities
AppalReD offers the following pro bono attorney opportunities:
1. Pro Bono Case Referrals- We can send you case referrals for pro bono representation in the following areas: family law, bankruptcies, collection cases, and evictions.
2. Low Income Taxpayer Clinic-You can volunteer to provide pro bono help to clients with IRS tax issues.
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What is an IPO and who can it help? How do you get one? These frequently asked questions address these questions and more.
This Fact Sheet summarizes public schools’ obligations under Section 504 to:
• Provide a free appropriate public Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Make reasonable modifications to disciplinary policies for students with disabilities;
• Administer student discipline in a nondiscriminatory based behavior.
Kentucky anti-bullying laws include the following definition of bullying:
“Bullying” means any unwanted verbal, physical, or social behavior among students that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated or has the potential to be repeated:
1. That occurs on school premises, on school-sponsored transportation, or at a school-sponsored event; or
2. That disrupts the education process.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 158.148 (2016)
Kentucky Law Protects
Kentucky Law (KRS 383.300) protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who have protective orders AND entered into or renewed a lease on or after June 29, 2017.
Are you a veteran living in Kentucky?
Do you need legal help?
The Volunteer Lawyers for Veterans Program is a statewide initiative that offers civil legal services to veterans living in poverty by pairing them with a pro bono (free) attorney!
Services include but are not limited to:
At AppalReD Legal Aid, we believe everyone deserves access to justice, no matter their income. Each year, our attorneys help survivors of domestic violence, families facing eviction or struggling after natural disasters, seniors experiencing fraud or abuse, and many others in crisis.
But the demand for legal help is greater than our staff alone can meet.
That’s where you come in.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has information on elder abuse and neglect and how to get help.
Call 1-(877) 597-2331 to report abuse/neglect/exploitation or request services.
The online Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting System is available to report non-emergency situations that do not require an immediate response from DCBS staff.
VAWA Protects
VAWA is a law that protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking from discrimination by certain federally funded housing providers. These protections apply even if you don't qualify for protection under Kentucky law (ie. do not have a protective order).
Attorney Pro Bono Opportunities
AppalReD offers the following pro bono attorney opportunities:
1. Pro Bono Case Referrals- We can send you case referrals for pro bono representation in the following areas: family law, bankruptcies, collection cases, and evictions.
2. Low Income Taxpayer Clinic-You can volunteer to provide pro bono help to clients with IRS tax issues.
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