Student was Allowed to Remain at Elementary School with Proper Support and Services

DRLA was contacted by the mother of a kindergartener with Autism because he was being threatened with expulsion. While he was not expelled, the school district decided to unilaterally move this young child to the alternative school. The mother objected to him attending the alternative school and Disability Rights Louisiana filed for a due process hearing on his behalf. In a settlement, the student was allowed to remain at the traditional elementary school and will receive a full educational evaluation to determine what supports and services he needs.