BakerHostetler concludes multi-year grant of $120,000, helps Legal Aid expand education law practice.
BakerHostetler’s strong support over the last four years enabled Legal Aid to grow its education law practice and impact 3,000 people through hundreds of cases that secure special education programming, help enroll children in school, and prevent improper expulsions.
One of those children was Jamin (name changed to protect client privacy), a high school student that had both impressive musical talent and a disability that made it difficult for him to stay out of trouble. His mom was desperate to see him graduate. Unfortunately, Jamin made a mistake that would result in his expulsion when he got caught gambling. Thanks to BakerHosteler’s support, a Legal Aid staff attorney worked with the school to shore up Jamin’s special education plan as required by law. The attorney also helped Jamin and his mom get a meeting with the superintendent, who reversed the improper expulsion. Jamin since graduated high school and plans to continue studying music in college.
BakerHostleter’s generosity continues to help ensure that the promise of a free and appropriate public education is a reality for each child with whom Legal Aid works.
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