Your student handbook should contain procedures for obtaining a leave of absence. Additionally there should be procedures for appealing denials of...

How soon must a public school provide tutoring at home for student absent for injury

In general student's are entitled to home instruction if they are absent due to temporary or chronic health conditions for 10 consecutive or 20...

Can a student's parents be sued if the student tried to retaliate against you?

As my colleagues have indicated you do not have a case against the student's parents; however you do not have to accept offensive language from the...

If the parent of a special education student requests a transition planning meeting, is the district required to hold one?

Transition planning is done at an IEP meeting as any transition plan is part of the IEP. Parents may request an IEP meeting at any time during the...

Can a school discipline a child if it's caused by their disability

The simple answer is that schools may discipline children with disabilities; however it depends on the facts of the situation. Your question does...

Which school district after divorce?

The issues regarding the school district for school attendance and educational decision making should be addressed in the divorce agreement or...

Do I need a special education attorney?

I strongly recommend that you obtain the services of an attorney who practices special education law and is admitted in PA & NJ to assess your case...

Is this a case of discrimination of a child in a school setting?

From your question it seems as though discrimination may have occurred but I doubt you have much of a court case. If the pre-school retained any...

The district and any private school in which your son is placed pursuant to the IEP must comply with the IEP as it is the contract governing your...

Is this a good case for private school funding?

I highly recommend that you contact an attorney who is experienced in the field of special education law. Your question is very involved and it...