What action can I take if my son is in a private special education school and is getting put into restraining holds daily?
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What action can I take if my son is in a private special education school and is getting put into restraining holds daily?
He has come home with bruising, scratches, torn clothing and rashes. Can I take action against the school for excessive force?
Asked on February 7, 2014 under Personal Injury, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If your son is injured--even emotionally--by this, you could very likely sue the school and the relevant educators or staff. You could also bring a lawsuit seeking injunctive relief--a court that they do not do this--and you could contact the state department of education, which licenses schools, and bring this to their attention. Before doing any of that, however, you might try speaking to higher-ups at the school--it's possible that more senior people do not know what is going on.
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