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Department of Education 101: What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
Written by Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney at SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center In today’s blog, Jennifer discusses the history and value of the IDEA, a key law that protects the rights of students with disabilities. You may have noticed a distinct difference in the way that students with disabilities are educated now versus how…
Read MoreDepartment of Education 101: The Problem with Public School Funding Going to Private Schools
Written by Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney at SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center In today’s blog, Jennifer looks at the differences between private and public education and the concerns around funding private education. Visit our first blog about Title I schools to learn more about the Department of Education and the work they do. South…
Read MoreDepartment of Education 101: What Does the Title 1 Program Actually Do?
Written by Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney at SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center One of the major goals outlined by the upcoming presidential administration is the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. Over the next few months, we will be releasing a series of blogs that will look at several key initiatives and programs…
Read MoreSouth Carolina is Getting Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Hurricane Helene: What You Need to Know
On Monday, November 11, 2024 the South Carolina Department of Social Services will be starting preregistration for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP). DSNAP provides financial assistance to any household that was impacted by the hurricane due to damage or loss of income. It is a one-time payment that is dependent on the family size…
Read MoreNew Laws and Policies that Will Affect LGBTQ+ Students this Year
By Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney at SC Appleseed A new school year has started and there are some new laws and policies that are affecting some students more than others. There are a few changes that will directly be affecting students who identify as LGBTQ+. In this summary, our Education Policy Attorney Jennifer Rainville…
Read MoreReplacement SNAP Benefits following Hurricane Helene
DSS is aware of the concerns from our state’s SNAP recipients on the likely replacement of their SNAP Benefits due to the loss of power in many households. DSS is working with the Federal partners in charge of SNAP on the process to issue replacement benefits for all those who lost power. This means individuals…
Read MoreSC FARMERS: Keeping SNAP and Medicaid When Receiving DFAP Awards
HOTLINE FOR QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE (only for SC residents who have questions about SNAP and Medicaid): 803-779-1113 x115MORE INFO HERE: https://www.nlada.org/USDA-DFAP/award-recipients Soon the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) will be providing financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination by USDA in USDA’s farm lending prior…
Read MoreIs Your Landlord Required to Fix Your A/C?
By Emily Blackshire-Giel and Donate James It is no secret that it can get HOT in South Carolina’s summers. But who is responsible for making sure a unit has air conditioning? Under South Carolina law, it depends! There are four essential services that landlords must provide access to renters in SC – heat, running water,…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Going to Court
Written By Equal Justice Works Housing Fellow Dontae James Appearing for a court date can be a stressful experience, but understanding the process and familiarizing yourself with what to expect can help to alleviate that stress. In this guide, we discuss a few things to keep in mind before heading to court for your case.…
Read MoreWhat Exactly is the School to Prison Pipeline, and Why it Matters
Written by Jennifer Rainville, Education Policy Attorney When discussing criminal justice, we often focus on adults in the system, but the unfortunate truth is that interaction with the criminal system isn’t limited to adults. And in South Carolina, a state that expels more preschool children from school than any other state, getting caught up in…
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