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More grandparents than ever are stepping up to raise their grandchildren. More than 2.5 million grandparents across the United States are accepting full-time responsibility for children as sole caregivers. As the grandparent moves closer to retirement, parenting children (again) is an unexpected detour in any plan for the second half of life. […]

All children have the right to a quality education. This right to education does not exclude anyone based on gender, race, financial status, or disability. The state of Florida has guidelines that specifically protect children who need alternatives to the traditional teaching model.  The right to a quality education is […]

You may ask why hiring a lawyer to interpret special education laws is something you should even consider. Isn’t my child already getting a quality education? Can I trust my child’s school to meet their special education needs? What do I need to think about when my child has been diagnosed […]

What is an Individualized Education Plan? An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is a document that outlines specific educational needs and services for your child and guarantees that the necessary support, services, and accommodations are put in place to help your child. At a minimum, the IEP must include the present […]

Do you have a child with special needs? If so, you may be wondering about your rights under special education law in Florida. This blog post will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about special education law in Florida. Lacey Lyons Rezanka Attorneys at Law will cover eligibility […]