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answered on Sep 19, 2019
Under the new law in New York, you can file a criminal complaint against your abuser and sue them civilly. The statute of limitations is eliminated.
My son is a 14 year old boy with Dx of school phobia x 7 years. He recently graduated from a district 20 Brooklyn phobia program. He was accepted into a regular HS and was not able to make the change from a phobic program to a regular school. I am placing an impartial hearing to try and get DOE to... View More 
answered on Sep 19, 2019
What does the IEP say about placement now? You need to have a private opinion from a psychologist that the placement in the IEP is wrong, and call an emergency CSE to amend the IEP. If the IEP is changed to require private school, you are good. Your expert might have to come and present his/her... View More
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.
answered on Jun 4, 2019
Request an emergency CSE in writing to address these issues.
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... View More
answered on May 9, 2019
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... View More
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... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2019
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.
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.
answered on Feb 19, 2019
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.
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... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2019
Deny everything in writing. Call the US Department of Education to report the fraud as well.
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.
answered on Jan 9, 2019
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... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
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.
answered on Jan 3, 2019
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... View More
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
i have a case with cps that is almost closing unfounded but don't want school to call him
answered on Dec 13, 2018
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.
answered on Dec 7, 2018
Having a documented disability that prevents it, like a 504 plan.
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... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2018
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.
What protections do we have to make sure they don't get kicked out of school?
answered on Nov 19, 2018
None. Kicking out of school for that reason violates Federal and local law. If it happens, call a lawyer.
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),... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2018
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... View More
I’m afraid to be near him. Every time he’s in school, some one gets hurt. Usually me.
answered on Oct 28, 2018
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... View More
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... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2018
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.
answered on Sep 25, 2018
Absolutely not. Only in the one that the child resides in.
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