New York Education Law Questions & Answers
Q: what Can I do if my son’s IEP was altered without authorization to cover up procedure violations?
The document was missing goals, and the district removed two agreed goals, resulting in inappropriate/ no reporting. Now are removing services with no progress reports to support. When realized error, they altered the document to cover up one goal was missing at reporting time.
Request an emergency CSE in writing to address these issues.
Q: I have an ACD for my daughter missing too many days in school due to metal health issues. They keep violating me.
She is almost 16. (5 months) and now wants to drop out due to the legal pressure and due to her mental health. Can they still keep this case on me if she does? They gave me educational neglect! This is all mental health related so why is it a crime against us? Also, They did not give her an IEP. I... Read more »
Why is it a crime? Because that is how the system works. If she has an IEP, you need to call an emergency CSE and get placement so there is no neglect. If she has no IEP, you must demand an immediate educational evaluation. Then, do whatever they say to save yourself. On dropping out, it is... Read more »
Q: I want to sue a NYS College. I dont know where to begin, can you help
In the term yr I was given a grant. I could not use such grant because i was not in compliance with Federal Law requirements. So I was told to wait 1 year. I did.. I got a email that there was a change in my grant (meaning it was now available) the grant was for a few thousand and was available... Read more »
To whom do you owe the money? If the school, write a letter denying the debt, and wait to be sued. If the Higher Education Authority or USDOE, then check your credit report and see how it is reflected and reach out to them.
Q: I live in Lafayette NY school District, the school my 12 yr old attends is not dealing with the bullying and harassment
My son has been suspended 3 times, other two times were not alleged bullying, the bullying had been going on for almost 2 yrs, and the school district says, My 12 yr old is the problem. My 12 yr old has disability thats severe, and struggles with many obstacles daily.
Does he have an IEP? If yes, what does it say? If not, you need to have him evaluated for disability services. You can do it privately, or request that the school do it for free.
Q: student loan
i am being accused of a loan i have no connection with, my name is right other information are wrong i did notify higher education my information have been compromised with, i did my own investigation trying to locate the school, i was told that school was cloed years ago, i google it, they were... Read more »
Deny everything in writing. Call the US Department of Education to report the fraud as well.
Q: Are school officials allowed to communicate with parents of students who are 18+ about behavior or grades?
These students are legal adults and I know from experience that doctors may not communicate with parents without written consent. I am wondering if school workers can.
Great question. Private schools might operate via contracts and consent forms. Public schools operate under statutory law, and in NY the age of majority is 18. Thus technically, absent a consent waiver to communicate with others, public school administration and faculty should be communicating only... Read more »
Q: concerning a notice of claim against ny school district when does the 90 days run out if the injury occurred on 10/6/18
90 days from then. There may be exceptions--if you are over the time limit but they were aware of it you may have an out. Contact a member of the NYState Trial Lawyers Assn in your county immediately--as in today! They give free consults.
Q: is it possible for say a judge to force someone who is 17 years old to go to school
See: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/rules-for-students/attendance
Also see: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/pps/educationalneglect/
"Per Part One of Article 65 of the New York State Education Law, Section 3205(1)(c), the following age requirements apply:
A child must... Read more »
Q: student loan forgiveness
if the for profit school was closed how do i find out if my student loan will be forgiven, especially if i did nott apply for the loan
Call the US Department of Education
Q: can i take my special needs son who has an iep out of special school (public ) and place him in private school
i have a case with cps that is almost closing unfounded but don't want school to call him
You can go wherever you want. You have to pay for the private school unless the IEP provides for it, but the IEP follows him wherever you choose to send him.
Q: My kid refuses to go to P.E. Is there are legal way for me to get him out of it at his public school?
Having a documented disability that prevents it, like a 504 plan.
Q: Can NYSED mandate the curriculum of a school that receives no state funds and doesn't award diplomas?
Can the New York State Department of Education force a private, religious school to learn secular subjects when the school in question receives no state or federal funding and doesn't award diplomas to its graduates?
If possible, I'd like to know which laws are relevant in such a case.... Read more »
If you are looking for a New York license, you need to follow the requirements. A "school" can be unregulated, like a religious school that meets on weekends. But if you are looking for the school to satisfy the education requirement that kids be in school, you need State licensing.
Q: My child attends a private middle school and just came out as gender-queer.
What protections do we have to make sure they don't get kicked out of school?
None. Kicking out of school for that reason violates Federal and local law. If it happens, call a lawyer.
Q: Does a graduate school complaint fall under consumer fraud or education law?
Entire graduating class of 2018 plus graduates from previous years have complained about the gap between how our program is marketed and what is actually delivered. Meetings with the department chair resulted in inadequate change. A group meeting with the Provost, (who promised confidentiality),... Read more »
It can possibility involve elements of both types of law. A starting point could be a consultation with an attorney who could examine the promises or representations made by the school and their legitimacy. But these types of matters could possibly involve extensive discovery, which could be... Read more »
Q: I got bit by a student. I’m afraid to enter my own classroom. My principal and union know. I went to the doctor.
I’m afraid to be near him. Every time he’s in school, some one gets hurt. Usually me.
You have an unsafe workplace. If your union won't do anything about it I suggest you contact a member of the NYState Trial Lawyers Assn who handles employment issues. You may have to try a number. Try the National Employment Law Project: https://www.nelp.org/
As they are a Legal Services... Read more »
Q: Appealing a denied vaccination exemption. How does the state define sincere religious belief? No vaccines in 9 years...
We moved here 2 months ago and our kids are doing great in schools. We applied for the vaccine exemptions as we have the last 9 years and we were denied because the school district claims we weren't sincere in our religious beliefs. The system in place to appeal seems extremely legalistic. It feels... Read more »
It is very hard to appeal these decisions. Appeals take over a year, and during that time your kid cannot attend school. We have done them, but success is hard.
Q: Are you legally entitled to enroll your child in any publish school district of your choosing?
Absolutely not. Only in the one that the child resides in.
Q: My school changed a rule where i have to go back to another class that i passed and got the credit
Hi I go to baruch. My school is making me take a class that I passed in fall 2017 again because they have change the rules.
I took precalculus and passed with an D. Then i went on to calculus and failed. Now during mid semester of taking calculus the school was encouraging studens to drop... Read more »
This is exactly the type of situation where we are often hired on a small initial hourly retainer (atty = $180.00/hr and paralegal = $75.00/hr) of like $320 and we simply solve the issue for you. If it ends up in litigation you can get attorneys fees back, but I bet a few phone calls a letters and... Read more »
Q: I’m taking online courses, and I have been charged with academic dishonesty by the professor.
He think I shared my answer with other students, because my way of solving the math problems is similar to other students way, he don’t have prove that we cheated from each other and we didn’t cheat. I explained to him why we have the same solution because we studied together and we saw a... Read more »
You must take this seriously. Download the school handbook to understand the procedure for appealing this issue. Make sure you save all work and documents that support your case.
Q: what to do in the event that they wont promote my daughter even though she is currently in summer school
I dont agree that she should be held back just because her reading level is 2 levels behind
Under current law, the principal actually has full discretion to make this decision. Call the district superintendent's office to see if you can get the decision reversed.
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