Q: Does my son get compensation from the speech therapy not offered to him in a public school during COVID-19?
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In California, public schools are required to provide students with the necessary special education services, including speech therapy, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). If your son was denied speech therapy during COVID-19, you may have the right to seek compensatory education, which is designed to catch up a student to where they would have been if the services had been provided. This doesn't typically mean financial compensation, but rather the provision of additional services to make up for what was missed.
The process usually involves requesting an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting to discuss the need for compensatory services. If the school district fails to agree to provide compensatory services, you might consider filing a due process complaint. Keep in mind that each situation is unique, and outcomes can depend on specific circumstances, including documentation of the services missed and the impact on your son. For personalized advice, you should seek legal counsel who can evaluate your son's case based on all relevant details.
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