I don't feel like my special needs granddaughter is being treated fairly. How long can they legally keep her in behavior room?

It is seldom appropriate to keep a developmentally delayed child who is on the autism spectrum in a "behavior room" except for very brief cooling...

Your child may have dyslexia and still not qualify as a learning disabled child under the IDEA or Section 504, for a number of reasons. A parents'...

How can I protect my son?

The school district has specific policies and procedures to protect your son under these circumstances. Since the school has not responded...

I have been served with papers suing me for back school taxes - I have to respond in 20 days - what should my response be?

Contact the school district tax office and ask them for a payment plan. Virtually all of them make provisions for such a circumstance. Believe...

Does anyone know who i can call regarding my 15 yr old not enrolled in school?

Contact the designated school attendance officer in your school district. They will take it from there. They will be listed on the school website.

What type of Lawyer do I need to consult with?

There are procedures for addressing this issue both within the university and through the courts. Use the link at the top of this page and find an...

What is needed of me, how do I represent myself without any witnesses...

You timelines are very short here, Atlanta. They are already getting you to submit written statements and have "informal meetings" where they...

What kind of lawyer do I need for discrimination from a school/school district?

Your son is protected from discrimination and bullying by an array of state and federal statutes and regulations, including those for special needs...

How can I press charges on a child that is only nine? Or does the parent get charge?

Call the police. Now. Tell them about the threat. File a grievance through the district's bullying policies. Contact an education attorney who...

How do I find an underpriced attorney?

Seattle, I love your question! I used to be one of those underpriced attorneys, and I did a terrific job for the clients who gave me the...