Education Law Unit

thru: The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY

• The attorneys and advocates of the Education Law program at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester provide support and legal representation to youth and their families in a variety of circumstances, including:

School Attendance.
Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings.
Section 504 Plan meetings.
Formation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and section 504 Plans.
Student Discipline.
Superintendent Suspension Hearings and Manifestation Determination Hearings.
School Residency, and Enrollment cases, including Homeless cases.
Responsibilities and Rights of Youth, Parents & Schools.
Student Health and Safety - including bullying.
Transportation matters.
Sports elegibility.
Independent educationl evaluations.
General education appeals to the Commisioner.

Cultural Competency

Language Access

Eligibility: Children from birth to 21 years old.

Application Process: Call for information.

Required Documentation: Call for information.

Fees: No fee for service.

Coverage Note: Monroe, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Steuben, Orleans and Genesee Counties.

Cultural Competency: Signage and advertising for diverse populations, Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff, Staff reflects population served

Languages: - Staff provides service in language offered, Language line, Materials/literature in language indicated, Website can be translated