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Special Education Law

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Emerzian Shankar Legal Inc. is experienced in providing special education support for K-12 school districts. Our team works closely with school district staff and administrators to ensure compliance with both state and federal special education laws. These services include:

  • Student records request review and compliance;
  • Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) compliance and representation at IEP meetings;
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act compliance;
  • Due process hearing representation, including experience in settlement negotiations;
  • Advising and preparing guidance related to student’s with food allergies;
  • Handling of California Department of Education complaints; and
  • Staff trainings on best practices in special education.

We represent and advise clients on the following areas of Special Education Law compliance:

  • Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings
  • Section 504 meetings
  • Unilateral placement of students by their parents in nonpublic schools or residential treatments centers
  • IDEA and Section 504 resolution sessions, mediations, prehearing conferences and hearings
  • IDEA and Section 504 discipline issues and hearings
  • Bullying, discrimination, and harassment claims and complaints
  • Office for Civil Rights and California Department of Education investigations and complaints
  • Special education issues related to charter school students
  • Interagency disputes
  • Case analysis and preparation
  • Revocation of consent issues
  • Pre-hearing motions, evidence preparation and witness preparation
  • Settlement analysis and agreements
  • Provision of mental health services

WE SPECIALIZE IN:

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EDUCATION LAW
& TITLE 9

LABOR &
EMPLOYMENT LAW

WORKPLACE
INVESTIGATIONS

ADA
COMPLIANCE

CA Assembly 5 Bill

HR
CONSULTING

CONTRACT
LAW

SEXUAL HARASSMENT
PREVENTION TRAINING

LEGAL ENTITY
FORMATION

LANDLORD/TENANT
LAW