McGuire Law and Advocacy

10/01/2026

09/17/2026

Parents, for a sample letter with content for your written request for an independent educational evaluation at district expense visit disabilityrightsohio.org and search “sample letter to request an IEE”

09/10/2026

Parents, to research reasons why your child needs an independent educational evaluation at public expense visit disabilityrightsohio.org and search “why request an independent educational evaluation'

09/02/2026

Parents, to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it protects the right to use a service animal search ada.gov “service animals”.

08/28/2026

Parents, if you disagree with the evaluations completed by your district, you have the right to request the services of independent evaluators paid for by the district. It’s called an independent educational evaluation (IEE). It’s section 300.502 (b) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). To learn more search Sec. 300.502 (b) - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

08/20/2026

Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, to learn more about IDEA and how it protects your child’s rights in public school search, Disability Rights Laws in Public Primary and Secondary Education: How Do They Relate? For more comprehensive information, search Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a website from the US Department of Education.

08/11/2026

Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, to learn more about Section 504 and how it can help protect your child’s rights in the public schools search, Disability Rights Laws in Public Primary and Secondary Education: How Do They Relate? | ADATA.org

08/04/2026

Parents, this Friday August 7th at midnight Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday on school supplies begins. It only lasts until Sunday at 11:59 pm. To find out more information search Ohio.gov "Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Sales Tax Holiday, Aug. 7-9"