Questions answered by Janina Dawn Botchis

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If the school sd my child is in 504 program& I found out mos later hes not, do I have case?

Janina's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

I would suggest consulting with a special education attorney in your area to determine whether you should file a complaint for non-compliance with...

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Can an IEP be changed depending on what grade level my child is at?

Janina's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

The amount of services that your daughter requires is not limited based upon whether she is attending kindergarten, junior high or high school. ...

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What legal recourse do I have against a teacher who is frivolously sending my son to the principal so that he will be suspended?

Janina's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Simply echoing a point made by another attorney on this board. If your son is consistently struggling with organizational skills and impulse...

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What steps can be taken if the school fails to educate my daughter after receiveing medical leave from her doctor?

Janina's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

At first glance, this sounds like a Section 504 issue. I have attached a very good article detailing what a Section 504 plan is and how to go about...

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Can my son be kicked out of high school for having 30+ write-ups?

Janina's answer | Answered on April 01, 2013

The main question is "why" your son has so many violations. Does your son have underlying issues that are preventing him from conforming his...

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Can i sue the school district or the teacher and principal?

Janina's answer | Answered on April 01, 2013

I am addressing a side issue rather than the main question. You are not being informed of what transpires in your son's class in a timely manner...

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I have an issue with the IEP committee omitting my concerns that where addressed during an IEP meeting in the meeting minutes.

Janina's answer | Answered on April 01, 2013

If you feel that your concerns were not accurately documented in the minutes, I suggest that you: 1. Contact IEP members requesting that the...

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My 5 year old son faced a year of discrimination and violation of his civil right and harassment. we won due process. Still mor

Janina's answer | Answered on April 01, 2013

There is not enough information to provide a meaningful answer. I suggest that you either provide more info or call for a private...

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Jumped by two guys and their father coming out of a retail store. Made police report and there was witnesses.

Janina's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

Have you spoken with the police department about pressing charges? From your description of events it sounds like you have facts supporting...

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What is the marsde4n ruling ?

Janina's answer | Answered on March 26, 2013

A Marsden Hearing is a closed-door hearing (the public is not allowed, only court staff) in which the judge considers Defendant's request to have...

Janina Dawn Botchis's Answers (260)

If the school sd my child is in 504 program& I found out mos later hes not, do I have case?

Can an IEP be changed depending on what grade level my child is at?

What legal recourse do I have against a teacher who is frivolously sending my son to the principal so that he will be suspended?

What steps can be taken if the school fails to educate my daughter after receiveing medical leave from her doctor?

Can my son be kicked out of high school for having 30+ write-ups?

Can i sue the school district or the teacher and principal?

I have an issue with the IEP committee omitting my concerns that where addressed during an IEP meeting in the meeting minutes.

My 5 year old son faced a year of discrimination and violation of his civil right and harassment. we won due process. Still mor

Jumped by two guys and their father coming out of a retail store. Made police report and there was witnesses.

What is the marsde4n ruling ?