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

The responses by the other attorneys miss your point that your son's doctor stated that the behavior was caused by his disability. Schools may...

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Can I sue Penn-Dot and win for medical expenses if the road was supposed to be closed but wasn't and I was in a severe accident?

You need to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. The issues can be complicated where a state agency failed to act as to their...

What are the rules concerning transition planning for high school? What are the implications of this planning ?

The federal statute, the IDEA, requires that when students reach the age of 16, the IEP team must address the post-secondary goals of the student...

College student

I am not sure of your question. As Mr. Thurston suggests, if it is a career question, then better to ask it there. If it is an immigratio issue,...

Can privately contracted behavioral services be required to be specified in the IEP?

I would agree with Mr. Thurston that it is not unusual for some Districts to contract with outside behavior speicalists to conduct a functional...

Do I need a special education attorney?

The answer could very well depend on what school district you move to - whether in PA or NJ. If you wold like to know what you could expect to...

What should I do?

Was your child injured? If so, what medical treatment has he had? You seem to be more concerned with the teacher's actions, then any physical...

I fell in the parking lot of where I live,,

You need to discuss your specific facts with a personal injury attorney. Slip and fall on snow and ice have very peculiar fact requirements...

Recent response in regards to selling my school

Your question is unclear, but seems to be asking what can be done about a wrongful suspension? The answer it sth it can depend on the amount of...

Can I Sue Driver and Insurance Co. or Sue Drive & garnish Insurance Co. for judgement?

Usually the Clerks at the local District Justice's office will help you fill out Pennsylvania's Small Claims form. Nevertheless, you shjould just...