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Every child in California has the right to a free public education regardless of their race, nationality, sex, religion, whether they speak English or not, and immigration status. 

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Do I have the right to wear tribal regalia or other items of religious or cultural significance, like an eagle feather, at my graduation ceremony? YES. California state law specifically protects students’ right to wear “traditional tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance as an adornment at school graduation ceremonies.” This law went into effect on Januar... Read More

Confidential Medical Release from School and Minor Consent for Confidential Medical Services Do I have the right to access and receive health services as a student? YES. In California, students have many rights when it comes to accessing health services. In fact, California has some of the strongest laws in the country that protect your right to access certain health care services, incl... Read More

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Are there laws that protect me if I have a disability? Yes. The two main laws are the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which people usually just call “Section 504.” The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) also protects students with disabilities. The IDEA says that public schools have to give all students with disabiliti... Read More

Today, the ACLU Foundation of Northern California released three new ‘Know Your Rights’ resources specifically designed to educate California voters. They contain important information about who is eligible to vote, how to register to vote, how to vote in person, and ways to return completed ballots during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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Californians have a right to be safe from abusive police. Read More