One of the most common violations I see under IDEA is schools not implementing the IEP as written. If the IEP says a student gets speech therapy twice a week, extra time on tests, or support in a small group, that’s not optional. It’s the law. Under 34 C.F.R. 300.323(c)(2), schools must make sure services and supports in the IEP are actually provided. When they’re not, that’s a denial of FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education). Parents shouldn’t have to chase down services their child is legall

A charter school enrolls a student with an IEP who needs significant services. Everything looks fine… until the funding hits. Suddenly, the charter claims they “can’t support” the child. The student gets sent back to their district-assigned school, but here’s the kicker: the charter keeps the funding. 💸 Now the public school, which actually has the staff and resources to provide the child’s services, is left short the money they need to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The stu