I am in search for a lawyer for my 13yr old son.This is something the school should of handled but didnt.?

Question

I am in search for a lawyer for my 13yr old son.This is something the school should of handled but didnt.?

Answer 1

Don't jump too quickly to a lawyer before you follow due process (see your parent's rights handbook). No need in spending big bucks for something you might accomplish for free.

Have you called the school? Have you called the exceptional Children's Director in your school system? Have you called the Superintendent's office for your district? Have you called the state department of public education and spoken with someone in charge of special ed services in your state.

Our state department intercedes on behalf of the child. They investigate to see what has been done and what needs to be done. There are not many attorneys that are well-versed in special ed law in the USA.

Answer 2

Go to handleonthelaw.com

He has a huge referral list there of attorneys.

Answer 3

Go to the wrightslaw website and make sure what they have done is actually against the law before you go to the expense of a lawyer.

In addition, if you do not agree with what the school district is done, you can file a "due process" complaint that won't cost you a dime. Read all about it on wrightslaw.