School sending my son home without proper paperwork… what can I do?

Education Law Forum
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My son has an IEP, but his school keeps sending him home as an emergency removal without doing the proper paperwork. His tantrums are getting worse, and I really think he needs to leave Lynn’s public school. Has anyone dealt with this?

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That sounds frustrating. Schools are supposed to follow certain steps with an IEP before they just send a kid home.

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Arin said:
That sounds frustrating. Schools are supposed to follow certain steps with an IEP before they just send a kid home.

Exactly, but it feels like they’re not respecting the process. Any tips on what I can do?

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Arin said:
That sounds frustrating. Schools are supposed to follow certain steps with an IEP before they just send a kid home.

Have you tried a formal demand letter? Sometimes schools respond better when it’s in writing.

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If they’re not following the IEP, that’s a serious issue. You might want to look into getting legal advice on this.

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Keelan said:
If they’re not following the IEP, that’s a serious issue. You might want to look into getting legal advice on this.

Good point. Do you think a lawyer would make a difference in how they treat his case?

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You might consider filing a complaint with the state’s education department. They oversee IEP compliance.

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Pax said:
You might consider filing a complaint with the state’s education department. They oversee IEP compliance.

I hadn’t thought of that… sounds like a good step. Thanks!

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Make sure to keep a record of each time they send him home without paperwork. It helps if you end up filing a complaint.

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Luca said:
Make sure to keep a record of each time they send him home without paperwork. It helps if you end up filing a complaint.

Yeah, documentation is key. Schools tend to act more responsibly when they know a record is being kept.

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If the IEP isn’t being followed, that’s a big deal. They’re legally obligated to provide those accommodations.

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Linden said:
If the IEP isn’t being followed, that’s a big deal. They’re legally obligated to provide those accommodations.

Thanks! It’s just hard to get them to take it seriously. I’ll try pushing harder.