Parents face important legal issues involving their child’s education, educational services, accommodations, discipline, placement and/or treatment within the school system.
When those issues arise, they know they can turn to the Cifelli Law Firm for guidance, advocacy and legal representation focused on safeguarding their child’s educational rights and interests.
The firm helps parents understand the protections available to their child, identify the legal issues involved, and take appropriate action within New Jersey’s public school system.
Education Law Matters Involving Students and Their Families Can Include:
- Special education services and disputes
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Section 504 plans and accommodations
- Evaluations and eligibility determinations
- Educational placement and services
- Disagreements regarding a child’s educational program
- Student discipline and suspension matters
- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying allegations against students
- Residency disputes
- Access to student educational records
- Disputes involving accommodations or educational rights
- Administrative complaints and proceedings
- Mediation and due process matters
Available Legal Options
Depending upon the circumstances, parents may have several avenues available to address a school-related dispute.
The Cifelli Law Firm can assist parents in understanding their legal rights, evaluating the issues involved, communicating and negotiating with the school district, participating in mediation or other dispute-resolution procedures, and pursuing administrative proceedings when necessary.
The objective is to identify the legal and practical issues affecting the student and work toward an appropriate resolution while protecting the student’s educational interests.
Speak With the Cifelli Law Firm
Your child has rights.
When a disagreement with a school district affects your child’s educational well-being, obtaining legal guidance can help you understand the process, the options available and the steps that may be taken on your child’s behalf.
Contact the Cifelli Law Firm to discuss your situation.