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Why did I go to public school while in a state mental facility, and why did I get discharged at exactly one year?

Janina's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

I am sorry that you are struggling with issues that happened over twenty years ago. It sounds like this is haunting you. If you are a victim of...

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Where do I go from here with taking legal actions?

Janina's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

I am sorry that your child was injured at school. I am changing your practice area to include personal injury. You will want to indicate whether...

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How can a public school speech therapist tell me that my child would get more attention/ better therapy if he were insured?

Janina's answer | Answered on December 01, 2016

Did the district make a FAPE offer with reduced special education services? Did they refuse to offer more services in order for him to meet...

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I have a child with AD/HD and federal law

Janina's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

It sounds like your book is referencing a child's right to a manifestation determination review (MDR). Wrightslaw does a good job of explaining the...

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My son was hit by a rock (from another student) on school grounds and was hurt.

Janina's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

Sorry that happened to your child. It sounds very upsetting. I am going to change the practice area to personal injury. A personal injury...

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How board education gives my child one school to go to and than called me one hour later and the school had no room for my child

Janina's answer | Answered on November 29, 2016

It varies from state to state, but a child with an IEP that transfers to a different school is often re-evaluated for special education services by...

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What can I do to a school district if they keep allowing students to sexually and physically assault my daughter?

Janina's answer | Answered on November 22, 2016

Your daughter should not be subjected to this type of sexual harassment in the school environment (or anywhere, really). If the behavior of these...

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Can you sue a school for allowing bullying and allowing the bully's parents to antagonse the student who's being bullied

Janina's answer | Answered on November 21, 2016

Your child's welfare is paramount - I would advise immediately bringing her to a private therapist regarding the depression and self-harm. If the...

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How do I get legal assistance for my daughter that is diagnosed with autism and intellectual disabilities.

Janina's answer | Answered on November 21, 2016

I have written a helpful tutorial on this site about starting the assessment process. Take a moment to review. A diagnosis of a disability is...

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Will I be making a mistake if I have a lawyer send a letter to my daughter's principal to request her school records?

Janina's answer | Answered on November 21, 2016

Honestly, I would suggest discussing this with a local attorney. A local education attorney will be better able to comment upon the pros and...

Janina Dawn Botchis's Answers (260)

Why did I go to public school while in a state mental facility, and why did I get discharged at exactly one year?

Where do I go from here with taking legal actions?

How can a public school speech therapist tell me that my child would get more attention/ better therapy if he were insured?

I have a child with AD/HD and federal law

My son was hit by a rock (from another student) on school grounds and was hurt.

How board education gives my child one school to go to and than called me one hour later and the school had no room for my child

What can I do to a school district if they keep allowing students to sexually and physically assault my daughter?

Can you sue a school for allowing bullying and allowing the bully's parents to antagonse the student who's being bullied

How do I get legal assistance for my daughter that is diagnosed with autism and intellectual disabilities.

Will I be making a mistake if I have a lawyer send a letter to my daughter's principal to request her school records?