Child Education Lawyer
Child Education Lawyer
There is nothing more important when protecting the rights of your child than having a children’s education lawyer on your side. Everyone deserves access to education, no matter what their circumstance or disability. The lawyers at Gina DeCrescenzo, P.C. help parents and their children fight against their school districts to ensure they are getting all of the special education services and supports that they need to succeed.
What rights does my child with special needs have in school?
The IDEA entitles every child to a free and appropriate public education. These laws ensure equal access to the services and support required to be successful in school. The laws acknowledge that disability is a natural part of the human experience that in no way diminishes the rights of individuals to participate in or contribute to society.
Who supports my child’s right to access disability services?
Our special education lawyers work hard to ensure that every student has access to the services they need. When schools fail to provide everything from access ramps as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act to specialized instruction under the IDEA, our lawyers help.
Recent court cases include those allowing service dogs to accompany students and those regarding a parent’s right to be present at any decision. 2017 was a busy year as cases continue to rise to the level of the U.S. Supreme Court.
What standard does my school need to meet?
In 2017, the US Supreme Court unanimously rejected the established minimum standard for one that is more demanding. The Court in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District proclaimed, “a student offered an educational program providing ‘merely more than de minimis’ progress from year to year can hardly be said to have been offered an education at all.”
Professionals must create a plan – an IEP – that is reasonably calculated to allow the child to make progress appropriately ambitious in light of the child’s circumstances. Having an education attorney is necessary to to ensure that the law is upheld.
Why do I need an attorney to advocate for me?
In the face of increasing scrutiny, education law is evolving fast. The standard used just a few years ago no longer apply to your child now. Education lawyers are engaged in a constant battle with educational systems resulting in a system that will hopefully benefit everyone.
An education lawyer to advocate for your child’s needs helps you to truly gain an upper hand and allows you to protect your or your child’s rights. The lawyers at Gina DeCrescenzo, P.C. keep on top of the law, achieving everything from funding for 1:1 tutoring, to nursing services, to speech/language therapy to technology to tuition reimbursement for private schools.
Child Education lawyer near me
The law office of Gina DeCrescenzo, P.C. strives to help every student achieve their goals. We’ve helped parents and students obtain millions of dollars in make-up services and private evaluations and tuition reimbursement for private schools in the face of failed initiatives.
Whether you face an uphill battle under the ADA or IDEA or 504, we can help. Schedule a consultation today.
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