Special Education Law and Advocacy
“When the worst happens at school, you need the best people in your corner to fight for your child.”
– Client
Civil rights advocacy for children and youth with disabilities.
When a child is denied the educational services they are entitled to, families often do not know where to turn. Knowing your legal rights in education is crucial to getting a better outcome for your child. Mineiro Law PLLC will guide you at every stage, from understanding the IEP process to fighting for your rights in court.
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Areas of Practice
Special Education
Special education due process hearings
IEP meetings
IEP and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
School discipline
Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings
Special education evaluations
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
Special education eligibility
Restraint and isolation
Mental health and behavioral health services
Nonpublic agency (NPA) placements
Residential placements
OSPI Community Complaints (formerly known as Citizen Complaints)
Least restrictive environment and change of placement
Special education dispute resolution and mediation
Students on a reduced day
Students out of school due to suspension, expulsion, or other exclusion from school
504 plans and accommodations
McKinney Vento
Civil Rights
Harassment, intimidation and bullying
Assault, abuse, or discrimination at school
Restraint or Isolation at school
U.S. Department Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Complaints
Appellate
Federal IDEA appeals of special education due process decisions