Winder, GA asked in Civil Rights, Education Law and Family Law for Georgia

Q: What can I do? This is my son's future!!

My son has been on an IEP since 3rd grade. I have been his sole primary guardian most of his educatuonal life. He has and all been well aware that there is a certified copy of custody papers several in his files. How ever Mr. Robinson decided to violate GA Code 20-2-780 and allowed my sons father who has no rights to withdrawl my son and move him to a different school that was more advanced and had no knowledge of any of my sons needs.

I currently have an open civil case addressing his fathers contempt

The other school withdrew my son as well as soon as they say court order showing his father had no rrights and when tthey saw that his father could not enroll him resulting in my son to get discouraged and missinf a simester. John had requested to enroll so that he could take summer school to make up his missed classes so that he would be back on track to grad

Mcduffie county is refusing! They have violated several state and local policys.They are not allowing my son the educat

1 Lawyer Answer
Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
Answered
  • Education Law Lawyer
  • Canton, OH

A: You are going to need to file for what is called a "Due Process" complaint against the district which is failing to provide free and appropriate public education to your child (FAPE). Due Process is a term of art within education law that is distinct from other uses of the term you may have heard (Like the Due Process clauses within the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. You should look for an attorney that practices education law near you as these facts are highly specific. At a minimum you ought to look to such resources as Wrightslaw, which is dedicated to helping parents of special education students advocate for their children. Good luck

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