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Domestic Violence and Related Information - MCADSV
The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence (MCADSV) is a centralized domestic and sexual violence clearinghouse for information and resources in Missouri.   To obtain more information about MCADSV you can clink on this link to go to their website. Also, MCDASV has published a valuable booklet entitled, "New 2021 Missouri Law."  The booklet provides information on laws to help survivors of sexual violence and sexual assault to understand the nature and dynamics of domestic violence.
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Justice in Schools - Legal Services of Western Missouri
  Justice in Schools Last year, 21% of students in Missouri school districts moved at least once during the school year. WHY IT MATTERS: Students who move have poorer attendance and lower academic achievement than classmates who remain in the same class.
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Reporting child abuse is everyone's responsibility If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-392-3738. Our team will be available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, call Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2466 (voice) or 1-800-735-2966 (text).
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Compensatory Education: When Special Education Wasn't Offered
Compensatory Education: When Special Education Wasn’t Offered If your school district does not give your child the special education services they are supposed to, you may be able to get what is called “compensatory education.”
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Bankruptcy Questions
What is Bankruptcy?   Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who cannot pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Filing bankruptcy immediately stops all creditors from seeking to collect debts from a petitioner, at least until the debts are sorted out according to the law. What Can Bankruptcy Do?  Bankruptcy makes it possible to—
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Special Education Legal Requirements: IDEIA
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  Summer Services for Special Education Students - Revised March 2016.   Summer School Summer school classes are regular curriculum classes that are available to all students. Special education students should be allowed to participate in summer school classes in the same way that non-disabled students are allowed to participate.
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Special Education Testing - Revised March 2006. If your child is a special education student, or you think they need to be tested for special education, it is important that you understand the testing process. Your child will probably be tested several times while he or she is at school. The results of these tests will be used to decide whether your child should have special education, what types of services your child needs, and whether your child is making reasonable progress in school.
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Domestic Violence and Related Information - MCADSV
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Justice in Schools - Legal Services of Western Missouri
  Justice in Schools Last year, 21% of students in Missouri school districts moved at least once during the school year. WHY IT MATTERS: Students who move have poorer attendance and lower academic achievement than classmates who remain in the same class.
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The Role of Compensatory Education in Supporting Special Education Students
The Role of Compensatory Education in Supporting Special Education Students 
Education
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Reporting child abuse is everyone's responsibility If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-392-3738. Our team will be available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, call Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2466 (voice) or 1-800-735-2966 (text).
DisabilityDomestic Violence
Compensatory Education: When Special Education Wasn't Offered
Compensatory Education: When Special Education Wasn’t Offered If your school district does not give your child the special education services they are supposed to, you may be able to get what is called “compensatory education.”
Education
Bankruptcy Questions
What is Bankruptcy?   Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who cannot pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Filing bankruptcy immediately stops all creditors from seeking to collect debts from a petitioner, at least until the debts are sorted out according to the law. What Can Bankruptcy Do?  Bankruptcy makes it possible to—
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Reporting Child Abuse
Reporting Child Abuse  If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
Domestic Violence
Special Education Legal Requirements: IDEIA
Special Education Legal Requirements: IDEIA - Revised April 2006. In 2004, the United States Congress reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The new law, now called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA), made several changes that are important for parents and advocates to understand.
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Summer Services For Special Eduction Students
  Summer Services for Special Education Students - Revised March 2016.   Summer School Summer school classes are regular curriculum classes that are available to all students. Special education students should be allowed to participate in summer school classes in the same way that non-disabled students are allowed to participate.
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Special Education: Testing
Special Education Testing - Revised March 2006. If your child is a special education student, or you think they need to be tested for special education, it is important that you understand the testing process. Your child will probably be tested several times while he or she is at school. The results of these tests will be used to decide whether your child should have special education, what types of services your child needs, and whether your child is making reasonable progress in school.
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