Statute of Limitations on 2020 Shutdown Claims

In special education law and practice, I handle a myriad of deadlines that are closely tied to families’ due process rights. It’s important for special needs parents to know that there are parameters around the timing of when you can pursue claims against your school district for special education violations. For example, in New York, a parent must request a due process hearing within two years of the date that the parent knew or should have known of the act that constituted a violation of their child’s rights. 20 U.S.C. 1415(f)(3)(C); N.Y. Educ. Law 4404(1)(a).

It’s hard to believe that we’re approaching the two-year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown of March 2020. When it comes to your child with special needs, the time to act is always ‘now’, and not ‘later’. If you’re interested in knowing whether you have potential claims that may expire in 2022, complete our Contact Form at https://www.msrlegal.org/book-your-consultation for an initial consultation by email. Follow us on Instagram (@MSRLegalConsulting ), Twitter (@MSRLegalOroma ), and YouTube (MSR Legal Oroma) for analyses of the latest updates in educational policy impacting special needs students.

Until next time, be well,

Oroma

This website contains attorney advertising.