NC Education Lawyer Blog

How does the erosion of the voting rights act affect special education laws and litigation.

We’ve all been there: a meeting ends, the paperwork is signed (or not), and you feel like your child’s needs aren't being met. When an Individualized Education Program (IEP) feels inadequate or unsafe, the instinct to keep your child home to protect them, or to send a message to the school, is incredibly strong. However, while your frustration is valid, keeping your student home as a form of protest is often the riskiest move a parent can make. Here is what you need to know a

At The Law Office of Neubia L. Harris, PLLC, we frequently receive inquiries from families seeking dedicated advocates to help navigate the complexities of special education. We are thrilled to launch our monthly "Advocate Spotlight" series to feature these essential partners in student success. This month, we are highlighting Edna Vann. Ms. Vann is the founder of Parent to School, LLC and brings a wealth of knowledge and heart to her advocacy work. A Lifetime of Experience

As a student-side higher education attorney, I view campus controversies through two lenses at once: law and institutional responsibility. Not every harmful editorial choice is unlawful. Not every offensive joke creates liability. Nonetheless, universities and the organizations operating within them do not get to ignore the legal and policy environment in which their speech lands. That is why two April Fools pieces published by The Daily Tar Heel deserve serious criticism.