Legal Question in Education Law in Pennsylvania

Fees for lost textbooks

Overall, the courts have held that public schools cannot charge

tuition fees or fees for necessary materials, activities, or privileges.

The courts viewed such charges as conditions for attendance, and

thus violating the right of the people to a �free� education at public

expense.

THE question is this- Can schools charge for LOST or stolen

textbooks or materials? Have the courts ruled on the

constitutionality of such fees?


Asked on 9/04/04, 5:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: Fees for lost textbooks

Yes, schools may charge for lost/stolen textboks or materials. They may not, however, withhold grades, report cards, diplomas, etc., as leverage to collect the fees. They may go to court to collect the fees just as for any unpaid debt.

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Answered on 9/06/04, 11:37 am


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