Can the school refuse to follow my daughters 504 plan?

Yes, they must follow it. If they are not, document what they are not following, in writing, and send it to the 504 Chairperson to see how, if at...

Yes, there are circumstances where a child is entitled to another public or even a private school due to bullying that has been ignored by their...

Can you sue a school ?

You can absolutely sue a school district. And yes, you can sue a school district for responding inappropriately or not at all to bullying. We would...

My school is reporting that my daughter has gone over on her absences and we may be reported to social services

I see this all the time. Many school personnel have blinders on and don't care to figure out WHY a child is absent. They know they are mandated...

I respectfully but vehemently disagree with my colleague Edward Rozmiarek, who previously answered this question. First of all, you know your...

How can I protect my son from repiting grade?

Do yourself a favor and consult with a special education attorney. You can file a due process complaint against the NYCDOE to get the program,...

Can the school district stop the flow of information to me about my child?

Call a CSE meeting and request, in writing, for the nurse to attend. Then record the meeting and ask (while recording) for the nurse to answer all...

Can I sue the school if a teacher hits my mentally disabled child??

Find out as many details as you can and then consult with an attorney. Look for things like *did the school have notice that abuse was taking...

The District absolutely needs to make up these services. I'd recommend filing a due process complaint against them to force them to comply with...

WWhat legal action can be done towards a school threatening to call the police on a 5 yr old child for having a break down?

It certainly sounds like these teachers are not equipped to deal appropriately with his behaviors. Does he have an IEP? Has he been adequately...