On a chilly day in December of 1996, a miracle happened. On that cold December day, Brett Fein, the third of four children born to me, Joseph Fein and my wife, came into the world. He was early. Very early.
New York Special Education Tuition Reimbursement Law
The Joseph M. Fein Law Offices of Hewlett and New York City exclusively represents children with learning, physical and developmental disabilities in matters involving educational plans and education litigation.
Mr. Fein's firsthand experience with caring for and advocating the legal rights of his own special needs child will help you navigate the special education maze, identify your child’s educational needs, understand what educational options are available for your child, present your child’s case to the Committee on Special Education and obtain appropriate school programs and services.
Children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE); to that end, you may be eligible for special education tuition reimbursement, a way to reimburse you for tuition paid for a private special school that may not be on the state's approved list.
If your child is disabled and is not receiving necessary special education and related services, contact our law offices today for an initial consultation. We're available by phone, fax and e-mail for your convenience.
Representing the Educational Interests of All Children
Federal law dictates that schools should provide disabled children with an "appropriate" education. If your school district is unable to accommodate your family's educational needs, parents can ask a federal judge to order the school district to pay for a private education reimbursement.
Carter Funding, for instance, is a kind of special education tuition reimbursement available only when there is no appropriate placement in any of the public or private schools on the state’s approved list. Parents are required to pay the tuition directly to the school, then file for an "impartial hearing" for reimbursement.
If the New York City Department of Education does not evaluate and place a child according to the established procedures in a timely fashion, a Nickerson Letter is issued that allows parents to find a private school placement. Parents submit the document to a private school and seek placement on an approved list.
Our New York special education lawyer has years of experience in helping families of disabled children to apply for special education tuition reimbursement.
Schedule Your Initial Consultation
Attorney Joseph M. Fein wants to hear the details of how your child has been treated by the educational system. Our firsthand knowledge of what you're going through and our knowledge of disability law can get results for you.
Contact our Hewlett or Manhattan law offices today. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
