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What Parents Need to Know About Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
What every parent needs to know about restraint and seclusion in schools. Understand your rights, legal limits in Georgia, and how to protect your child.
Robyn Painter
Mar 294 min read


Your Child’s Education Rights: A Parent’s Guide to 504 Plans, IEPs, and School Protections
Meta Description: Learn your child’s education rights under Section 504, IDEA, ADA, and Title VI. A clear guide for parents navigating IEPs, accommodations, and school support. Do You Know Your Child’s Rights at School? If your child is struggling in school—academically, behaviorally, or emotionally—you may be wondering what support they’re legally entitled to receive. The reality is this: federal law provides strong protections to ensure every child has access to a meaningfu
Robyn Painter
Mar 174 min read
What's a PLAAFP (and why is it important)?
If you are a parent whose child has an IEP, you have probably heard the term “Present Levels” bandied about at meetings. Sometimes, when school folks get into true ED speak, they will also use the acronym PLAAPF, which stands for “Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance.” So, what goes into this statement or statements and why is it important to understand? A PLAAFP statement is required by the IDEA statute at 20 U.S.C. § 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(I) sho
Robyn Painter
Nov 24, 20252 min read


It's Summer--What Can I do Now if I think My Child may Need Special Education Services in the Fall?
Summer is a wonderful time for family vacations, lazy days at the pool, and enjoying extra time with your children. It can also be a...
Robyn Painter
Jun 21, 20254 min read
Education Law: Tips for Requesting Special Education Services for your Public School Student
Use these steps to request a Section 504 plan for accommodations or plan for special education services under IDEA. Have your child...
Robyn Painter
Apr 29, 20254 min read


Empowering Parents and Institutions: Educational Advocacy and Investigative Services at Painter Legal
Navigating the complex world of educational law can be intimidating for parents advocating for their children's rights, as well as for...
Robyn Painter
Feb 28, 20252 min read

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