Special Education Law 101 - Part XIV Attorney's Fees #attorney's fees
This is another in our ongoing series on the basics of special education law. These posts are meant to be an introduction for those new to the field and a refresher for the seasoned veterans. Attorney's Fees A prevailing parent can generally get their attorney's fees from a court. IDEA §615(i)(1)(3). They are not awarded by hearing officers but are awarded by the court. Since 2004, a prevailing school district may get attorney's fees from a parent or parent's attorney if the case was frivolous or filed for improper purposes. IDEA §615(i)(1)(3)(b)(ii)and(iii). Expenses- Expert witness fees In Arlington Cent. Sch. Dist Bd. of Educ v. Murphy 540 U.S. 291, 126 S.Ct. 2455, 45 IDELR 267 (6/16/06) the Supreme Court ruled that a parent who pre...