Hello, I would strongly urge you to get this put into writing. If necessary, send a letter summarizing the reasons for the denial and ask for a...

Can I get my non refundable deposit?

I think a lawyer would need to review the contract including the terms of the ‘non-refundable deposit’. It would seem reasonable for the school to...

I would like to file a law suit against a school district? Have school administrators terminated

Do contact a special education attorney promptly. If the transfer was implemented without parental consent, you may need to act quickly to put a...

Can I have our own nurse even if the district prohibits it? They have their own that they hire

This is problematic as an insistence on specific personnel is difficult for any school district (in this case, you, understandably, want your own...

Can I take my son out of school until I'm given an emergency IEP?

Ask for for an IEP meeting ASAP and in the meantime seek assurances as to his safety from the administrators/staff. You should get the IEP meeting...

Can I sue school district for negligence?

Yes, you can sue, albeit you would actually be suing under the IDEA (the legislation that provides rights and protections for children with special...

As a general matter (as I do not know the specifics involved), I would suggest the next step would be to send a letter (also by email so you have a...

I have an 11 year old step-son that is mentally ill, abusive, unruly, defiant, and a danger to himself and others! Help!

This appears to be a child / family welfare question (certainly when you ask about involving police / child welfare). If these behaviors occur in...

A couple of assumptions (if these do not apply, the following description of your rights may not apply). I assume (1) that your child is on an...