Office of
Student Rights and Responsibilities

The discipline office manages the Code of Conduct, provides discipline support to schools and oversees the disciplinary hearing process. The office also reviews and responds to appeals for disciplinary hearing decisions, bullying and harassment findings.

The Office of Attendance and Truancy serves to offer training and supportive services to all members of the school community, to help improve student attendance, to account for all District students, and to comply with the compulsory school attendance laws.

Foster Care Services serves as the liaison between children and youth agencies and the District to reduce both academic and non-academic barriers for youth in foster care. They also serve as the District representative for Best Interest Determination meetings.

The Office of Student Engagement and Achievement’s mission is to inspire, engage, and support student achievement by creating systems that allow students to become authentic co-owners of our schools, sharing responsibility for every student becoming college and career ready. Students having the power to inform, influence and shape reforms, policies and practices to be reflective of the realities, needs, and solutions from the student perspective.

The School District of Philadelphia is dedicated to providing support and services to students that are returning from delinquent, dependent, or mental health facilities. When students are provided with educational and community resources, social emotional skills, mental health services and restorative practices, they are more likely to be successful. Quality educational programs and services are critical for the positive development of all youth.

Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) works to reduce and remove educational barriers for youth experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.  ECYEH is here to help students obtain any assistance they might be eligible for, including education resources, transportation help, and uniform assistance. If your living situation is in transition, our office is here to help you.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex based discrimination, including sexual harassment, in education programs.

The School District of Philadelphia strives to provide a safe and positive educational environment for all school community members, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination in any form.