Education Law
Education law concerns the practice of civil law governing federal and state education, including the administration and operation of educational institutions, school athletics, instruction methods, programs, and materials. This area of law encompasses issues relating to school faculty, staff, and students, including discipline, discrimination, and disability management.
Fonda & Fraser, LLP's experienced legal staff assist and counsel parents, educators and other professionals in understanding the legal requirements and meeting student needs. We are well versed in:
- Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) ;
- Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972;
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
- The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and it's 2004 revisions and Section 504, as well as sub-sections of [34 CFR §300...], such as:
| (a) | Prior Written Notice. |
| (b) | Parental Consent. |
| (c) | Independent Educational Evaluations. |
| (d) | Confidentiality of Information. |
| (e) | Access Rights. |
| (f) | Amendment of Records at Parent's Request. |
| (g) | Challenges to and Development of IEP (Individualized Education Programs). |
| (h) | Hearings on Due Process Complaints and Appeals. |
| (f) | Placement of Children in Private Schools at Public Expense. |
| (g) | Assistive Technology Device. |
- The parent and educators role with regard to physical restraints in schools:
| (a) | When is the use of physical restraints permitted and prohibited. |
| (b) | What are the training requirements for educators and professionals who employ physical restraints in schools. |
| (c) | What are the safety precautions required to protect the health of restrained students. |
| (d) | How to prepare and enforce a school policy on physical restraints that protects staff and student while complying with legal requirements, including IDEA's 2004 revisions and Section 504. NCLB (No Child Left Behind). |
