Is it legal to refuse to release my transcripts keeping me from attending another college

Yes. It is likely specifically addressed in the school's policies and procedures.

For a special education student transitioning to high school, if stay-put became necessary, what is the general rule?

It sounds like you have a basic understanding of the law, i.e., if a school wants to change a child's placement, and the parent disagrees, then the...

For a special education student, what happens to LRE placement if programs are called the same thing but are not the same?

In New Jersey, the LRE question is decided by comparing "time in" to "time out." "In or out of what," you ask? Yes, that's exactly the question. ...

This is a very good question, and you should make sure you understand this term before you sign the engagement agreement. I agree completely with...

Am I entitled to see a video surveillance of my son on a school bus?

I agree with Walter. The images of the other children are central to the question. If the other children can be blurred, then I think the...

For a special education student (HFA), what are the rules regarding observation of potential proposed placements?

I agree with Karen. the District is required to provide you with access. As to the details (e.g., times, etc.), I would suggest that you try to...

What should I do? I fear if I rescind my request, they'll do nothing & I'm back where I started.

Special education disputes are complex, and factually intensive (that means they have a lot of details, any one of which could substantially affect...

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Is it advisable to sue the school for the transcripts if I don't owe them any money?

I agree with the above, and would only add that if they tell you that there is any reason that they cannot release the transcript, ask them to put...

Special Education Transition Planning Question. Should a current IEP be shared with the high school personnel at the meeting?

I agree with the detailed responses above. Unless you have reason to be careful, you should probably disclose any relevant information to the CST....

The original question did not ask how to "hide" a student record, but how to expunge one. New Jersey law provides a specific process for this. ...