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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] Does anyway know whether any of the organized disability groups are lobbying /organizing call in days or marches in support of this bill? Years ago I was very involved in the legal issues surrounding due process hearings but have lost touch with the movement. But this would be a good change. [b] Another would be legislation requiring the state to reimburse a prevailing parent for not just attorneys fees, but also expert witness fees. [/b] Even with a shifted BOP, if the school puts on its experts (who are usually employees so cost nothing extra) and a family cannot afford any experts, the state will usually carry its BOP. If a family can put on its own psychologists, speech/OT therapists, etc., much better chance fo ra different result. [/quote] Great point PP. The Maryland Senate has an Education Caucus so maybe start by contacting members there (Sen. Montgomery is a member) to see if such legislation can be proposed. The prevailing party should have all costs (attorney fees, expert witness fees, and any required testing cost) reimbursed.[/quote]
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