Hey everyone, so the TEA asked our district (LEA) to provide prior written notices (PWN) for a student’s removal of services in special education, but here’s the thing—we know no such notices were given before the meeting. At the meeting, they just dropped the bomb and suggested removing the services. Does anyone know what could happen to the school if they didn’t notify the parents beforehand? Also, they didn’t give any data supporting the removal. Is that a violation of FAPE? Could this even be considered discrimination? Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a ton! 
That’s definitely a problem. The school is required to provide prior written notice (PWN) before making any major changes, like removing services. If they didn’t do that, they’re out of compliance with IDEA. That could lead to corrective action, and the student might even get compensatory services for missing out.
@Brooklyn
Exactly! They can’t just drop a change on the parents without warning. It’s all about ensuring the parents are in the loop before any changes are made.
@Brooklyn
Right? It’s not just about the notice either; it’s about showing data that supports the decision. Without that, it’s a serious violation of FAPE.
Honestly, sounds like the school might be discriminating if they aren’t following the right processes. They can’t treat students with disabilities unfairly like this. If the school doesn’t have the right data or prior notice, they could be denying the student their legal rights.
@Zen
That’s what I was thinking! If they aren’t following the rules, it can lead to a pretty serious legal issue. If the student’s services are cut without reason, it could be considered discriminatory.
@Zen
Exactly. Section 504 protects against discrimination. The school has to give fair treatment and follow the proper steps.
Yeah, this is definitely a FAPE violation. They need to show why the services are being removed with clear data. If they didn’t do that, they could be in serious trouble. Also, this could lead to the parents filing complaints or taking it to court.
@Chris
Absolutely! If the parents push it, this could end up in a due process hearing, and the school might have to offer services they took away.
Not informing the parents and then just springing it on them at a meeting is bad form. It really raises a lot of red flags. If they told you ‘Stay Put Rights don’t apply here,’ that’s pretty concerning. Stay Put is a huge protection for students, and ignoring that is risky for the school.
@Devon
Yeah, that’s exactly what happened! It made us feel like they were trying to push through changes without any transparency. It’s a big issue.
@Devon
For sure! It’s a classic move to avoid accountability. If they aren’t following the ‘Stay Put’ rule, they’re really skating on thin ice.
The school is totally in the wrong here. They’re supposed to follow a set process to make sure parents are notified, and they failed to do that. If the parents don’t get notified, that’s a breach of their rights. They can challenge this and even take it to court if they want.
@Indra
Exactly! The school can’t just ignore these rules. It’s all about protecting the student’s rights and making sure the parents know what’s going on.