Every state is mandated to actively locate and evaluate all kids in public school who may have disabilities that impair learning. A Child Find office must notify parents for approval before evaluating any student. Parents can also contact Child Find to request an evaluation for special education accommodations.
Have you ever heard of product liability law? That is a branch of civil law that deals with things we use that are manufactured or built. As consumers, we have a right to expect that a product will not be defective.
The hardest aspect of parenting a child with special needs is the legal- making sure that they are not discriminated against and get the educational rights they deserve. An attorney who specializes in the field can be a great help in meeting this challenge.
Many people think hiring an attorney is too expensive. But not having an attorney can be even more expensive, and devastating. You could lose everything. If you are in a legal bind, please contact us as soon as possible.
Bullying and harassment, especially sexual harassment, are expected to be discouraged in schools and dealt with, and most districts now have policies in place regarding this. However, if you think your child has been victimized, and the school did not take proper action to protect him or her, you may have legal recourse.
One of the benefits of mediation when it comes to the resolution of civil cases is that this process can facilitate open and calm communications between opposing parties to try to come up with a deal. However, no binding decisions are made and either party can walk away at any time.
Are you a college student receiving financial aid? Remember that you must accept legal responsibility for all agreements that you sign. Also, you must perform the work you have agreed upon if accepting College Work-Study or regular student employment.
Federal and state laws protect employees, and those seeking a job, from mistreatment, discrimination and harassment in the workplace, if the harassment arises because race, sex, age or any other personal characteristic specifically protected by law.
When you go up against the local public school administration (such as the school board or the superintendent’s office), it can be easy to feel intimidated by the legal might behind them. An education lawyer gives you a specialist in your corner so you feel confident in taking them on.
If you’ve experienced police brutality, there are a couple of steps you need to take right away. Try to get police officer names and badge numbers, and gather the names and phone numbers/contact information of all witnesses.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), you as a parent have a right to actively participate when the state or local educational agency creates your child’s individualized education plan (IEP). In addition, you and your child have the right to legally challenge any decisions and resolve any disputes concerning your child’s educational needs.
Judge Francis Biddle (1866-1968) sat at the Nuremberg Trials and served as the US Attorney General from 1940 to 1945. Regarding the importance of documented civil law, he observed, “In this court, the unwritten law is not worth the paper it isn’t written on.”
Under education law in the United States, disabled individuals cannot be discriminated against in the educational process. Legally, they are entitled to any and all reasonable accommodations necessary to allow them to learn the same subjects in the same facilities as students who are not disabled.
With a few caveats, employers are not allowed to favor or discriminate against a person because of his or her religious practices or views. If you think you have been singled out unfairly, we will help you with your cause.
Need to help your child protect their civil rights, but you aren’t sure where to start? An attorney will be able to help you make sure that you have all the information you need, and can help you with the actual court room aspects as well, if that becomes necessary.
Do you ever worry about whether your child is truly receiving fair treatment from teachers and administrators? If you believe your child is being discriminated against, we may be able to help you remedy the situations.
Think just any attorney can be expected to protect your child’s rights? Think again! A specialist in educational and civil rights law has all the information and the experience they need to ensure that your child will receive all the protections they deserve.
Civil cases are those brought by plaintiffs claiming to have been harmed by the individual(s), groups, or organizations named in the lawsuit and are seeking relief from the courts. Relief can take the form of financial compensation, an injunction, or other action.
Are you familiar with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA? This was first enacted in 1965 and is the main federal law affecting pre K- 12 education in the United States. The act emphasizes equal access to education and establishes high standards and accountability.
While small claims court is an excellent venue for resolving claims, you should seek an attorney’s advice before filing a claim or an answer, just to make sure you are doing it correctly. In addition, there are restrictions and limits as to what can be taken up in small claims court.
The law profession was said to have started in Ancient Greece. However, there were stumbling blocks for people who served as lawyers back then, one of which was the law that forbade them from taking payment for the services they rendered.
“Civil rights” are a class of rights that guarantee equal and unilateral treatment under the law for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, etc. Civil rights protect individuals from repression and discrimination by the government and private organizations.
Studies in 2003 showed that 7 out of 10 students with disabilities who were out of school as long as two years had paying jobs compared to just 55 percent in 1987. Also, the number of students with disabilities who continued their education after high school doubled by 2003, compared to 1987 numbers.
Did you know that there are two different bankruptcy chapters available to individuals who want to file for bankruptcy? Under Chapter 7, virtually a person's unsecured debt is all wiped away. Under Chapter 13, a debtor enters into a repayment plan to pay back as many loaners as possible.