Resource Number: 7332475
Description
* Provides support and legal representation to youth and their families in a variety of circumstances (by attorneys and advocates of the Education Law program at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester), including:
- School Attendance
- Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings
- Section 504 Plan meetings
- Formation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and section 504 Plans
- Student Discipline
- Superintendent Suspension Hearings and Manifestation Determination Hearings
- School Residency, and Enrollment cases, including Homeless cases
- Responsibilities and Rights of Youth, Parents & Schools
- Student Health and Safety - including bullying
- Transportation matters
- Sports elegibility
- Independent educationl evaluations
- General education appeals to the Commisioner
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY
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Location:
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1 W Main Street
Rochester, NY 14614
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Site Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
Other hours by appointment only.
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Bus Service:
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Yes.
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Disabilities Access:
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Main Street door is accessible.
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Mailing Address:
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1 W Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614
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Eligibility:
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Children birth to 21 years old.
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Languages:
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American Sign Language, Spanish
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Application Process:
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Call for information.
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Program Fees:
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No fee for services.
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Documents Required:
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Call for information.
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Service Area:
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Monroe, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Steuben, and Genesee Counties.
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| NY | -Genesee County | | |
| NY | -Livingston County | | |
| NY | -Monroe County | | |
| NY | -Ontario County | | |
| NY | -Steuben County | | |
| NY | -Wayne County | | |
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| LGBTQ+ Welcoming | Makes no assumption about sex/gender/sexuality |
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Verification
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Last Verified On:
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8/3/2026
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Programs at The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY