I recommend contacting a lawyer that specializes in special education. You can find one online. Call them and get their advice. Most offer a free consultation so it shouldn’t cost you anything. Also, find your most recent IEP. That should identify what type of educational setting has been agreed to by you and the school district. If your current school is shown in the IEP the school district cannot change it without your agreement (which would be documented on an IEP signed by both you and the district). If IEP documents your child will be instructed in your current school and district attempts to change without your permission- they are in violation of Federal Law and the attorney should be able to force them to comply. The school district will also be required to pay your attorney fees. Let me know if you need further assistance.

For your children, it would be a violation of FAPE, free appropriate education. Putting your kids in a regular classroom would not be appropriate because they have sensory issues (too loud, need quiet, need small class size, etc). I had the opposite issue where my district was putting everyone in special needs even if that wasn’t the most appropriate place for them.

Make sure to brush up on your Wright's law (wrightslaw.com) and remind them of every error they commit in a friendly way...

FAPE is for a free and APPROPRIATE education whether it be at a public school or not. This depends on the students' needs! The question is, can the public schools in your area handle it?

Hi Sis! I've said a million times: these people are insane! I have never heard anything as idiotic as what these "professionals" are stating. They are pathetic! My children were placed into the "population" of "regular" students, and it was a disaster! Even the "special needs teachers" have trouble understanding and teaching our children! How in the world will anyone else know what to do????? I've been through that "h -ll before! Fight like h-ll Sis! If you can get an online petition; I'll sign! Love you and Blessings!