Federal and state laws require that students be found eligible for special education prior to obtaining services. The student must meet eligibility criteria in one or more of the following categories: Children between three and six years old experiencing developmental delays Children between six years old and eighteen years old with the following: Language and speech disorder Specific Learning Disability …
Upcoming Education Legal Clinic
Join us for an Education Law Clinic every 3rd Saturday of the month at Community Lawyers, Inc. located at 1216 East Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90221. Bring your IEP or other school records. Call (310) 635-8181 to schedule an appointment Participe en una Clínica de derechos de Educación cada 3er sábado de cada mes en las oficinas de Community Lawyers, …
Hirji & Chau Wins Reimbursement Case
RKH Law won full reimbursement for Fusion Academy in a case against Huntington Beach High School District after a year and a half battle by our clients to obtain appropriate mental health services for their son. Read the decision here, OAH Decision.
Due Process Procedures for Charter Schools
The California state legislature is considering Senate Bill 322, an amendment to existing law that requires charter schools to comply with existing state laws governing suspension and expulsion of students, imposes a duty on charter schools to notify the superintendent of school districts when a student leaves the charter school, and requires charter schools to comply with state laws regarding …
Join Rosa K. Hirji, at ABA Town Hall
Join guest speaker, Rosa K. Hirji, at the ABA Town Hall: The School to Prison Pipeline on April 14, 2015, from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. For more information, please click on ABA Town Hall: The School to Prison Pipeline.
We Are Moving
We are moving to bigger and better offices! As of March 2, 2015, our new office address will be: 5173 Overland Avenue Culver City, CA 90230. Contact us toady! Phone: (310) 391-0330 Fax: (310) 943-0311
Rosa Hirji Appointed to CU Board
We are excited to announce that Rosa K. Hirji has been appointed as the newest board member to the non-profit organization,Community Lawyers Inc. The entire RKH Law team is excited about the opportunity to participate in this worthwhile and much needed effort to provide access to justice. Community Lawyers, Inc. provides low and moderate-income people access to affordable legal services …
Community Legal Clinic
RKH Law Offices is spearheading regular community based legal clinics to make access to justice more affordable. Our next Legal Clinic is on: Saturday Sept. 27, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City Space is limited. RSVP at [email protected] or call 310-391-0330
What Parents Discussed at the Milestones Legal Clinic
By Rosa K. Hirji The parent clinic at Milestones Preschool was a resounding success! My own son, Samir, attended Milestones and I cannot recommend it enough for a supportive, mainstream environment for children with special needs and their parents. It is an awesome place for any child! A heartfelt thanks to Milena Bice for organizing the event, providing food and …
5 Things Parents Can Do to Prepare for an IEP Meeting
I often hear this phrase from parents with a slight dismay in their voice. For many, an IEP is a battle of the wits between parents and districts on an uneven battlefield. The Districts develop the reports and track progress. They are the ‘experts’. Who are parents to tell the ‘experts’ what their child needs? It’s no wonder that parents …