In general, a school district must obtain a parent's permission before evaluating a child or beginning special education services. In this...

If the school is out of compliance with your daughter's IEP, you can request a due process hearing. You may want to consult a special education...

Is this legal to omit a child from a class celebration/party?

Under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), bullying is defined to mean the creation of a hostile environment that would interfere with a...

What else can I do about bullying

I agree that stabbing (and attempted stabbing) is a police matter. As for the educational side of the problem, you may want to make a complaint...

Can I sue a school district? I just want my child transferred to a different school and I was told I may need to sue.

If your child really ought to be in a different class or program, you may need to sue the school district by requesting a due process hearing....

What are the consequences following this cenario in a New York school?

Every school in New York State has a code of conduct that is posted on their website. That is the first place to look for answers. I agree with the...

Do I have a legal obligation to remain in the house with my mother with dementia?

The previous answer is correct: you do not have a legal obligation to live with your mother. However, before moving out you should have a plan in...

The school district is responsible for providing alternative instruction to a student who is suspended. Requiring a student to do several months'...

I agree. I think you will need to consult a Trusts & Estates attorney. The attorney will need to see a copy of the trust document itself, as well...

Can we protect my mother's assets from Medicaid by having a family members live in her house and act as caretaker?

There is an exception for a caretaker CHILD, not another caretaker relative. Child has to have been living in home at least two years and caring...