Questions answered by Christopher Houston Schulz

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Son with Epilepsy cut from high school baseball team.

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 06, 2012

My firm would be happy to talk to you about this and we're right up the road. We deal with Section 504 issues all the time with school districts. ...

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What kind of attorney would I need to look for?

Christopher's answer | Answered on January 03, 2012

COPAA is a group of special education attorneys and advocates. You can search for an attorney in your area, using the provided link. I...

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What grades/diplomas do you have to have to become a surgical nurse?

Christopher's answer | Answered on November 01, 2011

U.S. News and World Report ranks nursing programs:...

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How do you know when to seek an Attorney about a public school who is breaking an IEP with a special needs child?

Christopher's answer | Answered on November 01, 2011

You can look up an attorney or advocate using this directory: http://www.copaa.org/find-a-resource/find-an-attorney/ It's free to file a...

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Are schools required to tell parents why their child was placed in special education?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 31, 2011

You seem to be a very bright student. You certainly have the right to request your own student records and investigate for yourself. The answer...

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How do I check if a former educational employment record is reflecting a false/negative info. do I need an attorney to clear it?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 27, 2011

Do an open records request for your personnel file from every school district you worked at.

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Can a minor break confidentiality laws by posting their confidential school information online without parental consent?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 26, 2011

FERPA, the law that makes student records confidential, refers to the school's requirement to maintain confidentiality. Once it's in the hands of a...

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Newspapers liability in regard to comment made about photo

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 24, 2011

No. To defame somebody you have to say something incorrect that is offensive. Because of the context of the students dress up, the comment in...

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Is this considered neglect in a school setting?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 17, 2011

I agree with Mr. Roston that more information is needed. If your son has autism and ADHD, he would qualify for special education services and the...

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What can I do for my daughter with ADHD was put on Home schooling by her grandma without legal custody and can't go back?

Christopher's answer | Answered on October 17, 2011

A student with ADHD qualifies for services if the ADHD substantially limits the student's alertness and vitality and, as a result, adversely...

Christopher Houston Schulz's Answers (127)

Son with Epilepsy cut from high school baseball team.

What kind of attorney would I need to look for?

What grades/diplomas do you have to have to become a surgical nurse?

How do you know when to seek an Attorney about a public school who is breaking an IEP with a special needs child?

Are schools required to tell parents why their child was placed in special education?

How do I check if a former educational employment record is reflecting a false/negative info. do I need an attorney to clear it?

Can a minor break confidentiality laws by posting their confidential school information online without parental consent?

Newspapers liability in regard to comment made about photo

Is this considered neglect in a school setting?

What can I do for my daughter with ADHD was put on Home schooling by her grandma without legal custody and can't go back?