Back to School Safety: What to Know About Keeping Your Student’s Data Protected in the Classroom
The growing use of digital learning tools has transformed how schools collect, store, and use student information. As educational technology, online assessments, and…
Can College Students Get Disability Accommodations for ADHD or Autism?
Any college or university that accepts federal funding—including student federal financial aid—is obligated to provide equitable educational opportunities to students with…
Requesting Disability Accommodations as a College Student in New York: The Process in 2026
If you are a college student in New York state, it does not make a difference if you attend NYU, Cornell, SUNY, CUNY, or community college: you can request reasonable…
Ask the Attorney: Mental Health and ROTC Enrollment
I’m a contracted cadet struggling with mental health issues. Won’t I get kicked out of ROTC if I get treatment or go to therapy? Will I need to pay back my scholarship if…
What Schools, Teachers, and Students Need to Know About the Legal Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the educational landscape, creating new opportunities—and new legal challenges—for schools, teachers, and students. From…
Your Child Is Being Bullied: When Should You Call an Education Lawyer?
If your child’s school ignores a bullying complaint, your options as a parent become increasingly limited. Learning where the legal obligations of a school begin, and what…
Legal Rights for Children With Disabilities in New York Schools
In New York public schools, children with disabilities have enforceable rights under federal and state law—regardless of whether a school district chooses to acknowledge them.…
When You Disagree With the School: Special Education & Dispute Resolution in NY
As the parent of a child who needs special education services, you are an equal member of your child’s educational team. Legal safeguards ensure your right to challenge school…
Suspension vs. Disciplinary Change of Placement
It would be unjust to penalize a student for behavior they cannot help when it is directly related to their disability. Hence, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
How to Prepare for a NYS Manifestation Determination Review in 2026
All students have due process rights when facing discipline in school, particularly when discipline interferes with their access to education. Students with disabilities have the…