Why special-ed issues don't go to court

 
By Jeff Raymond
Published: August 4, 2007

Special education hearings and lawsuits are relatively uncommon in Oklahoma , despite having a reputation as a litigious corner of public schools.

When parents think their special education children have been mistreated or have not received adequate services for their disabilities, they may ask for a due process hearing. Currently, all hearing officers are lawyers. Hearings resemble court proceedings, with the opport...


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