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Are vaccinations mandatory for public and private school students?

In almost every public school district and most private schools across the United States, medical vaccinations for communicable diseases are a mandatory registration requirement for any child to attend school in the school district. Courts have generally upheld these vaccination requirements, but exceptions may be made for those with religious objections.

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Can the public attend a court martial?

A court martial, also referred to as an Article 32 proceeding under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), is almost always open for the public to attend. Military courts of appeal have noted that the right to a public court martial hearing is not absolute, and a court may, on occassion and with good reason, close the court martial. Consult a military attorney for specific questions about when a court martial is open to the public.

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Who is responsible for the public school system?

The public school system is owned and operated by the government. It is broken down at the level of each of the states, meaning that each state’s legislators are responsible for overseeing and ruling on decisions involving public schools in that state. The public school system is further broken down into school districts within the state.

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False Arrest: How to Know Whether You Have a Case

False arrest is an arrest made with neither a warrant or probable cause. False arrest is a form of false imprisonment conducted by a party who claims to have authority to make the arrest. It can be had against law enforcement, but false arrest is more commonly prosecuted against private security firms.

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What is education law?

Education law is the portion of the law in a state, country, city, or any area that specifically deals with governing educational bodies such as public and private schools and universities. Various education laws cover every aspect of education and the school systems.

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Are Social Security Payments Safe from Collection by Creditors?

While a creditor cannot garnish a social security check, if the check is directly deposited into a checking account, and a creditor seizes that account, all money in it, up to the amount that will satisfy the judgment, can be taken. A seized account is ‘frozen.’ This means, the debtor cannot withdraw any money from the account. After a set period of time, typically 60-90 days, the money is paid to the creditor.

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Social Security Disability Benefits

Social Security disability benefits are paid out through two federal programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Both programs pay insurance benefits to people whose medical conditions prevent them from working their normal work schedules. To qualify, you must have “a physical or mental impairment that is expected to keep you from doing any substantial work for at least a year” – or a condition that is expected to result in your death. Generally, $1000 or more of monthly earnings are considered to be “substantial.”

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