Someone used their school district email address to make a threat against me. What are my options?

Depends on what you want to do... You can file internal grievances with the school, and potentially criminal complaints.

I am 18 and in CPS, but I want to leave. What benefits will I lose if I move out of the placement?

The law says students are exempt from tuition and fees if the student was under the conservatorship of CPS on the day preceding the student's 18th...

Schools have an obligation to assess students who they suspect of needing special education services. It really comes down to when the school...

Does the school system have the right to make this decision for you? Were his/our rights violated.

I agree that you have a potential discrimination complaint that you can file with the U.S. Office of Civil Rights and/or file for a 504 hearing. ...

What do I need to do if my kids are being bullied by a bus driver? I filed a police report, the school has done nothing

Ask the school for a Level One complaint form. This grievance will be heard by the principal. You can appeal that to the superintendent and...

Can a Texas school district be sued for not protecting my child when a fight broke out in class?

Was your daughter on a 504 plan due to her original leg injury? 504 plans are for students that have any number of disabilities that require...

Can i bring a law suit against a school who is allowing a bus driver who is getting a sex change to drive elementary kids?

In Texas, school districts have a procedure called Level 1 complaints. Level 1 complaints are heard by the principal, appeals are heard by the...

My son has autism and he is not getting the proper care at school. Can I take the school district to court.

As Mr. Gold indicated, there's not enough in the question to formulate an opinion. My firm does special education law and we represent many...

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Can my daughter get a school transfer to a full school based off my sons prior bullying experiences and granted transfer?

Mr. Gold is experienced in this area and I generally agree with his answer. I will say that my firm has worked with Round Rock ISD on a number of...

My child (13)is in special education was in a fight that he did not initiate and was arrested, what type of lawyer do we need?

You might also look into a special education lawyer if he is being disciplined at school because of the fight.