Q: I live in Washington state can a school district force a parent to put them in a residential school out of state?
My son is 12 year old with disabilities. We live in Washington state. The district sent my son to residential school in New York I was concerned with his safety. The district here in Washington state agreed for him to come home and finish school here. The day he got back to Washington everything changed they did not even give him a chance and refused him any schooling for over two months until the year was over. They demanded a new evaluation. The evaluation had a lot of incorrect fax in at the doctor even admitted. But they are still trying to hold up that IEE That recommends residential school or half day placement in a school district. The district here in Washington state now is trying to force me to send my son back to New York to residential school. Can a District Force a parent to place their child in a residential school? My son is doing amazing since returning from residential school my son starved himself had cuts and bruises on him they Administered wrong medication .
A:
This is a complex question that requires additional information. There are circumstances where a school district can force a placement but the parent then has the option of filing for due process or revoking special education services. Depending on the circumstances, I'm often able to negotiate these matters to a favorable outcome for my client. If you would like to schedule a consultation with my office, please contact my office at info@fordlawfirmpllc.com or (425) 908-7692.
- Ryan
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