Legal Information
Understand how the systems work, in plain language — so you can advocate for your child with confidence.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Nothing here is advice about your specific situation, and reading it does not create an attorney–client relationship. Laws vary by state and change over time. For advice about your case, talk with a licensed attorney.
IEPs & special education
How evaluations, IEPs, and 504 plans generally work, and what your child may be entitled to.
Guides coming soon.
Your rights
A plain-language overview of the rights families have in school and service systems.
Guides coming soon.
When there's a dispute
What options generally exist — from mediation to due process — and where to learn more.
Guides coming soon.
Finding a lawyer
What to look for in an attorney who handles special-education and disability matters.
Guides coming soon.
Attorney directory — coming later
We plan to add a directory of attorneys who work with families like yours. Listings will follow the advertising and referral rules that apply to lawyers, and any future matching feature will be designed with a lawyer's guidance.