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i need to know what kind of attorney to hire for my daughter’s previous school not testing her for learning disabilities when I requested which caused a snowball effect creating her to have PTSD from her 2nd grade teacher bullying her the entire year, anxiety about school because she wasn’t on the same level as her peers & depression. She had a * plan but the school social worker said it was complete crap and it needed to be changed however that never happened.
Hi ****, based on your situation, you may need an Education Law attorney who specializes in Special Education. They often handle cases involving * plans and learning disabilities. It would be helpful to know your location to provide more specific guidance.
It would be helpful for what?
Knowing your location would allow me to provide more specific information about local laws and resources, including potential Special Education attorneys in your area.
Alabama, sorry it was stuck under this box and I couldn’t read it
In Alabama, you should seek a Special Education attorney. They can help with:
- Understanding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Ensuring your daughter's rights under Section *, Rehabilitation Act
- Pursuing a claim against the school for negligence or discrimination.
Shelby County Alabama
In Shelby County, Alabama, you can contact the Alabama Disability Advocacy Program for help with your situation. They have expertise in IDEA, Section *, and related issues. Here are their contact details:

Alabama Disability Advocacy Program


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.adap.ua.edu
Awesome thank you so much
You're welcome, ****! If you have more questions or need further assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Best of luck with your situation.
one last thing, is it ok for her previous school to withhold a majority of her school record when I requested it?
In Alabama, under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), you have the right to:
- Access your child's education records
- Seek to have the records amended
- Have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the records.
The school should not withhold these records.
Ok thank you. Yeah they said it was complete however there was a ton of stuff that conveniently disappeared
Based on your claim, you may be able to take legal action. Here are some steps:
- Document missing records
- Request records again in writing
- If not provided, consider filing a FERPA complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.
ok thank you! You’ve been very helpful
You're welcome, ****! I'm glad I could assist. If you have more questions or need further legal guidance, don't hesitate to reach out. I wish you and your daughter the best.