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by ermurrow from Sugar Land

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Chalk up One for the Parents in the Special Ed War
May 21, 2007 | 4:26 PM
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The US Supreme Court today in a 9-0 decision ruled that parents have a right to assert their child's rights in all levels of litigation including federal district court in a dispute regarding The Individual's with Disabilities Education Act.  Previously, appeals courts had ruled that the only way a parent could assert their child's right is through counsel.  For many this has been a cost prohibitive option.  While most parents may not have the expertise to wage a protracted legal battle, it has opened the door for parent's to challenge an unjust system.
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PBMom read my blog view my photos
May 21, 2007 | 7:41 PM

This is a fantastic win for us. I'll be interested to see how many use this opportunity to effect change.
Greg_Groogan read my blog
May 22, 2007 | 10:32 AM

Is the flipside to this more billable hours for the law firms representing school districts ?
More parents sue, necessitating school district response leading to more billable hours for those guys you love so much E.M. ?
Kids win...but so do the lawyers, again.
PBMom read my blog view my photos
May 22, 2007 | 3:32 PM

I have a better solution. Make the school districts pay for our lawyers. Then they are more likely to compromise and not want to fight at parent at all costs.
ermurrow read my blog
May 24, 2007 | 12:22 AM

You're right Greg. Parents and attorneys win. However, filing for due process is one of the only ways to move the system. At least now, they will have a shot at redress.
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For the last 12 years I have been a lay non-attorney special eduacation advocate that assists families in acquiring appropriate services from their school systems. I have been interviewed on several occasions during Greg Groogan's Fox In Focus series on special education. For information go to my web site at http://www.narda.org

Member Since: 4/12/2007


 

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