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Like our colleagues at The Legal Aid Society bringing this important lawsuit, NYLAG’s Special Education Unit also witnesses firsthand the chronic absenteeism students with disabilities face and its impact on them and their families — often as a result of the Department of Education’s failure to meet their needs. A major contributing factor to school avoidance among students with disabilities can include not having reliable busing or other transportation services that accommodate students’ needs, leaving students and their families with few if any options to get them to school despite federal law indicating that school districts must provide those accommodating options. This systemic failure preventing students with disabilities from attending school consistently, exacerbating the challenges they already face, led NYLAG in partnership with Mobilization for Justice, Legal Services NYC, and parent advocates to file a federal civil rights complaint last year in an effort to address this. We are confident this lawsuit from The Legal Aid Society will only strengthen our and all advocates’ momentum to meaningfully address these injustices once and for all. Read more about the lawsuit from Chalkbeat: https://lnkd.in/eFtgKudK + the federal civil rights complaint for busing discrimination against students with disabilities: https://lnkd.in/eUJsp3Rk #specialeducationlaw #accessspecialed #EducationRights #legalservices

JOIN US APRIL 30th to learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA requires public schools to provide prior written notice to parents of special education students in certain circumstances. What should the notice contain? When should these be issued? Jennifer Gornall will discuss. She will also provide an update on recent developments in education law across the country and in Pennsylvania. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eYvH5pes #schoollawupdate #specialeducation #educationlaw

Does your child need special education services? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to all children with disabilities. This means that school districts must identify, evaluate, and provide services to meet your child's unique needs. Dayan Law Firm can help you understand your rights and ensure your child receives the education they deserve. 💡We help parents navigate the special education process. 💡We advocate for your child's needs. 💡We ensure your child receives a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) Learn More about our Services: https://lnkd.in/eGJUYdVy #SpecialEducation #IDEA #Law #ParentsRights #FreeAndAppropriateEducation

IEPs are governed by special education law, specifically the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). They are developed for eligible students in public schools, including charter schools. Read more about IEP here: https://lnkd.in/gsid4RNB #SpecialEduactionNeeds #SpecialNeeds #SpecialEducationResources #SpecialEducationAdvocate #SpecialEducationSupport

Although special education went into law around 50 years ago, there are still many misconceptions about students with disabilities. We busted some of these myths in a blog post. Check it out and share this post to spread the word: https://lnkd.in/ehQmJYJX #SpecialEducation #ITeachSped #DiverseLearners #LearningDisabilities

Does your child need special education services? You may not know this, but special education is a right for children with qualifying disabilities. If you think your child may need special education services, Dayan Law Firm can help. Their website has a wealth of information on what special education is, what services are available, and how to get help for your child. https://lnkd.in/epBn7U-M #DayanLawFirm #SpecialEducation #Lawyers #SeeTheAbleNotTheLabel #SpecialEducationLaw #SpecialNeedsFamlies

A new lawsuit filed by the Legal Aid Society alongside New York City public school parents accuses the NYC Department of Education of failing to meet the needs of students with disabilities. The lawsuit points to a high rate of chronic absenteeism—over 86,000 students in the 2022-2023 school year—not due to disinterest but due to the traumatic experiences these students face at school. Parents and legal representatives argue that the lack of adequate resources and support systems within schools leaves families struggling on their own to manage their children's education. For more on the challenges faced by students with disabilities in NYC schools and the ongoing legal battle, read the full story here: [https://buff.ly/4dLSyBs] #NYCEducation #SpecialEducation #LegalAction #StudentWelfare #EducationReform

December 2 is National Special Education Day! Why today? Because on this day in 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, was first signed into law! Pop Quiz: Which U.S. President first signed it? #SpecialEducationDay #IDEA #DisabilityEducation #SpecialEducation #SpecialEdTeachers #LearningDisability #SRSD #SRSDOnline

Excited to share my first publication in the Idaho State Bar Journal, The Advocate. My article discussed the Supreme Courts 2023 decision in Perez and its impact on students with disabilities, a focus of my work in practice now. Full article can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gtgJzWfi

There are legal protections and guidelines that ensure students with disabilities receive the support and accommodations they need to learn and succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Misconceptions surrounding special education law are not uncommon and often lead to misunderstandings about the rights and services available to students with disabilities. We make sure you have a much clearer understanding of special education law and what your child deserves. We also stand ready to make sure they get it. Contact us for support today. #specialneedsadvocate #specialneeds #specialneedsfamily #specialneedslife #specialneedsmom #specialneedsparenting #specialneedskids #specialneedsawareness #specialneedsjourney #iep #specialneedsdad #iepadvocacy #iepproocess #specialneedseducation #specialeducation #specialneedschildren #specialneedscommunity #inclusion #schooldiscipline #prisonpipeline #schooltoprisonpipeline #edlawadvocates #ieplawyers