FAQs

Yes. School Law Center attorneys will attend IEP meetings with families we represent. Most often we request virtual attendance, but we are able to attend in person as well.

Yes. School Law Center represents students and their families in Due Process Hearings in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our office is listed as a private resource for families on the MDE website. If you are facing a Due Process Hearing, call us right away for a consultation.

School Law Center represents families from all over both states of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Most of our services can be provided virtually, so our clients rarely need to travel to our office.

Yes. The attorneys at School Law Center represent families across both states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, so we have found it's easiest for our clients to meet with us virtually instead of in person.

When you schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys, they will provide you with a list of documents they will want to review before you meet. Your attorney will give you a deadline for submitting those documents. If the attorney needs additional information they will reach out to you before your meeting. This allows you to join the meeting without having to remember to bring any additional materials. School Law Center can provide services to families virtually, which makes sharing documents and scheduling meetings much easier and less time-consuming.

Absolutely. An IEP is a "living document” that is always subject to revision as needed.  You have the right to request a meeting to review or revise the IEP at any time. School Law Center can help you draft a formal request for a meeting and prepare the evidence needed to show why the current plan is no longer providing your child with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Consider seeking legal guidance when: • The school refuses evaluation or services • IEP services are not implemented • Discipline relates to a disability • Accommodations are denied • You feel consistently dismissed or ignored An early consultation often prevents prolonged educational harm. School Law Center works with families living in Minnesota and Wisconsin to assess concerns, explain options, and determine whether formal action is appropriate.

An education attorney navigates the complex world of schools and learning rights for students. School Law Center specializes in the laws and regulations that govern education. Education law is a mix of constitutional rights, state statutes, and federal mandates. Education lawyers usually fall into one of two camps: those who represent students and families, and those who represent school districts and institutions.  School Law Center only represents students and families in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

School Law Center has represented families in many different areas of education. Generally, our cases cover these key areas: • Special Education & IDEA: This is the most common role for attorneys at School Law Center. We ensure students with disabilities receive a "Free Appropriate Public Education" (FAPE) by advocating during IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings or filing due process complaints. • Student Rights & Discipline: School Law Center defends students facing suspension, expulsion, or those whose civil rights have been violated. • Section 504, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX & Harassment: School Law Center handles cases involving school-based discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment, or unfair treatment in sports and academics. • Privacy & Records: School Law Center also deals with issues involving FERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act), ensuring student records are kept private or corrected when inaccurate.

Reach out to the attorneys at School Law Center if: 1. The School Isn't Following the Plan: If your child has an IEP or 504 plan and the school is failing to provide the promised services, or if you believe your child needs help and the school is denying services. 2. Serious Disciplinary Action: If your student is facing a long-term suspension or expulsion that could permanently affect their record and learning. 3. Discrimination: If you believe your student is being targeted based on race, gender, disability, or orientation. 4. University Disputes: Issues involving misconduct, release from a program, or appeals with college disciplinary boards.

Not at all. We handle all educational disputes. Many families seek our help for disciplinary exclusions like expulsion, athletic eligibility issues, bullying and harassment, protected class discrimination, and complex disciplinary matters that have nothing to do with a disability. Our deep understanding of state and federal education codes allows us to advocate effectively for any student facing unfair treatment by a school district. School Law Center represents students living in Minnesota and Wisconsin.