Congratulations! After months of waiting for a resolution, your child’s case has gone to an impartial hearing, and we won! You now have been determined “the substantially prevailing party.” Well, now what?
The next question that parents often have is – how long will the reimbursement process take?
Assuming your case is not appealed, our office will be in contact with you regarding all required proofs of payment, affidavits, and attendance records that your school district may need in order to facilitate the reimbursement process. The District does not just “cut a check.” Rather, it will want a submission of various documents proving that you did incur the costs, made payments, and that it is all legitimate. This process can take some time.
It is of utmost importance for you to keep organized financial records related to the funding of your child’s educational program. Indeed, Spencer Walsh Law is able to make reimbursement submissions more quickly when parents already have these financial records in order and can provide them to us in a timely manner. And when the financial records are organized and easy to understand, the District is more likely to pay attention to your payments.
Once all reimbursement documentation has been submitted to your school district, it is required to remit payment as lawfully ordered in the favorable decision. The timeline for which this payment is released varies, but rest assured that our office is constantly following up with your school district to ensure that you receive your monies.
As always, the Spencer Walsh Law team is here to answer any questions you may have and guide you through these next steps.
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