Disability Law
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Special Education Program: Due Process Hearing
Disability LawRepresent students in due process hearings, ensuring their rights under IDEA and other laws are upheld.
- Experience Level:
- Attorneys in Special Education law or with experience in education-related hearings
- Time Commitment:
- Up to 40 hours
- Need:
- Routine
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Special Education Program: Expulsion Hearing
Disability LawRepresent students in expulsion hearings, present evidence and advocate for their rights.
- Experience Level:
- Attorney, preferably with experience or interest in Special Education law
- Time Commitment:
- 10-20 hours
- Need:
- Moderate
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Special Education Program: Student Advocacy
Disability LawReceive training to advocate on behalf of students with a school district, ensuring their educational needs are met in accordance with state and federal law.
- Experience Level:
- Non-attorneys with strong communication and negotiation skills, preferably with a knowledge of Special Education
- Time Commitment:
- 5-15 hours
- Need:
- Significant
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Special Education Program: MDE Complaint
Disability Law- Help families navigate the complexities of MDE complaints.
- Read, analyze and respond to these complaints, ensuring each student’s rights are upheld.
- Experience Level:
- Non-attorneys with background in education policy or advocacy
- Time Commitment:
- Up to 10 hours (with mediation additional 15 hours)
- Need:
- Critical