Facebook. Twitter. Linkedin. Instagram

1,713 cases, one hearing officer: How NYC’s special ed complaint system has reached a breaking point

December 6, 2019

Behavior Analyst, Comprehensive, Disabilities, DOE, Education, Evaluation, IDEA, New York, Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh

”Fewer officers have been willing to take cases as the number of complaints has skyrocketed. As a result, over half of the nearly 10,000 unresolved special education complaint cases fell to just a dozen hearing officers as of Oct. 22, according to state records obtained by Chalkbeat and THE CITY“

Please click here to read the full article by Alex Zimmerman, YOAV GONEN, THE CITY.

Related News

The IDEAL School of Manhattan celebrating Sweet 16!

February 18, 2022

Attorney Client Relationship, Behavior Analyst, Down Syndrome, Education, IDEA, New York, Pendency reimbursement, Private School Reimbursement, Special Education, Special Education Law, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh

⚫️ FYI: Dear IDEAL Friends! After two years, IDEAL is excited to bring back our Annual Gala on Monday, April 25, in person! 2022 marks IDEAL’s 16 year…

2 MIN READ

What To Know About Special Education Services In New York City As A Parent Of A Child With A Disability

December 5, 2019

Special Education, Spencer Walsh Law

Understanding how the education system works is an important part of any parent’s responsibility. As a parent of a child with a disability, it becomes increasingly crucial to…

2 MIN READ

The Supreme Court Will Decide a Significant Special Education Case

December 21, 2022

Attorney Client Relationship, Education, IDEA, Special Education, Special Education Law, Spencer Walsh Law, Tracey Spencer Walsh

⚫️ The Supreme Court Will Decide a Significant Special Education Case. The justices will decide whether families must exhaust special education proceedings when they seek money damages…

1 MIN READ

SPENCER WALSH LAW, PLLC
35 EAST GRASSY SPRAIN ROAD | Suite 400
YONKERS, NY 10710

___________________________

mailing address
35 EAST GRASSY SPRAIN ROAD | Suite 400
YONKERS, NY 10710

www.spencerwalshlaw.com (212) 401-1959 tracey@spencerwalshlaw.com

This website is not legal advice, is not intended to be legal advice, and should not be considered legal advice. Spencer Walsh Law, PLLC retains clients by contract only. We welcome inquiries for professional consultation, but we do not guarantee an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to Spencer Walsh Law, PLLC until there is an established attorney-client relationship.

Although we provide links to internet websites, we are not responsible for the information contained in the linked websites and make no promises or representations that such information is accurate. Prior case results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Copyright © 2021 Spencer Walsh Law, PLLC - All Rights Reserved. For the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use & Service, please click here.

1,713 cases, one hearing officer: How NYC’s special ed complaint system has reached a breaking point | Spencer Walsh Law, PLLC