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Read Manny's story detailing how the Department of Education violated numerous IDEA Laws to deny a Disabled Student, educational services:

1. Violation of IDEA Law Sec.300.322: The DOE is mandated to conduct an annual IEP (Individualized Education Plan) for students requiring Special Education. On June 25, 2019, an IEP meeting was scheduled for Manny. Due to a Medical condition, he suffered   a seizure that day, requiring emergency hospitalization. Despite the mother informing the IEP team and requesting a reschedule, the DOE proceeded with the meeting without the parent, violating parental participation rights.

2. Fraudulent IEP: The DOE conducted the IEP meeting without parental presence and falsely claimed that the Parent rejected a residential boarding school placement for Manny. However, as the parent was not present at the meeting, how did they voice the rejection? Furthermore, the parent had been actively seeking such a placement for Manny. The fraudulent IEP misrepresented the parent's stance, thus depriving Manny  of necessary services.

3. Failure to Provide IEP: Despite assurances from the DOE that they would send the parent a copy of the IEP, they failed to do so, thereby violating IDEA Law Sec.300.322      requiring the agency to provide parents with a copy of the child’s IEP                          within a specific timeframe.

4. Continued Violations: The DOE offered an inappropriate interim                                  school, yet failed to send the necessary consent forms to facilitate such            placement, thus further obstructing Manny's access to much needed              educational services.

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 The following DOE officials committed errors and fraud, based on the                       above and denying a student his entitled education services:

• Maya Charland, school psychologist

• Rebecca Talbert, school psychologist

• Andrea Smargiassi, District Representative

• Dina Benanti, Chairperson of the Committee on Special Education

• Trenna Parker, DOE Attorney

• Hearing Officer David Gronbach

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 Manny's parents are currently engaged in a Due Process Hearing to seek compensation for lost services for Manny. Compensation that would and could provide, appropriate  services to try and catch up for the loss of time. However, Hearing Officer Gronbach has repeatedly denied the parent and Manny's right to a fair hearing, violating basic principles of Due Process. Despite overwhelming evidence, the DOE and Hearing Officer Gronbach refuse to concede, prompting legal action to ensure that Manny receives proper necessary compensation of services and support.

Please sign the petition to stop Hearing Officer Gronbach and the DOE from violating the law and denying justice to children with disabilities. Your support is crucial in holding the DOE accountable and ensuring that every child receives the education they deserve.

 

Justice for Manny!