Can parents really afford to retain legal counsel to pursue their childs rights?
While everyones situation is different, in most cases obtaining legal representation to pursue your childs rights under the IDEA is more affordable than you might otherwise think. Depending on the specific circumstances surrounding your case, there may be options available to defray or lessen the direct cost to you. Moreover, because the IDEA is what is known as a fee shifting statute, if you as the parent initiate due process proceedings against your school district and prevail, you may be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable attorneys fees and costs.
