LeTonya F. Moore, Esq.

LeTonya F. Moore, Esq. The IEP Lawyers exclusively represent students and families in AL. in IEP disputes, discipline, bullying, and civil rights violations.

We only represent families. Our loyalty is to your child, always.

12/08/2025

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Alabama families can now access information about the CHOOSE Act's family application portal on the program’s updated website. The

Federal education budget cuts have left so many parents worried: Is my child’s protection under special education law ac...
11/07/2025

Federal education budget cuts have left so many parents worried: Is my child’s protection under special education law actually secure this year? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or even questioning whether to keep your child in school, please know you are not alone.

The truth: Your child’s legal rights to services and supports DO NOT automatically disappear because funding got tighter. But enforcing those rights often gets harder: and schools may hope you won’t push back. That’s where advocacy makes a huge difference! 💪

If you’re noticing delays, denials, or changes to your child’s IEP or 504 Plan, now’s the time to speak up. Drop a comment or DM, or tag .5 if you want us to cover your story!

Families, you DESERVE transparency and support. We’re here to help you fight back with knowledge, confidence, and heart.

Have you felt the sting of unfair discipline decisions for your special needs child? You're not alone. Despite new schoo...
11/07/2025

Have you felt the sting of unfair discipline decisions for your special needs child? You're not alone. Despite new school policies and reforms, discipline disparities for kids with disabilities are actually getting worse. It’s exhausting, confusing, and honestly infuriating!

Our children deserve support: not punishment or push-out. If you’ve faced repeated suspensions, exclusions, or feel like the school isn’t even trying to understand your child’s needs, it’s time to KNOW your rights and take action.

The team at Williams & Moore, LLP (.moore.5) stands by families who want justice, transparency, and real change. Together, we can challenge the system. Drop a comment if you need help or have a story to share! 💙

Source: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/school-discipline-disparities-are-getting-worse-despite-reforms-data-show/2024/10

Wow: this summer, the Supreme Court made a HUGE difference for families like ours! 🙌 Schools can no longer hide behind s...
11/07/2025

Wow: this summer, the Supreme Court made a HUGE difference for families like ours! 🙌 Schools can no longer hide behind super high legal hurdles when it comes to disability discrimination. If your school has ever denied your child's accommodations or left you feeling powerless, this ruling means YOU have a clearer path to justice.

No more need to prove your district acted with "bad faith": just show the discrimination happened. This levels the playing field for parents nationwide!

Have you ever felt ignored, gaslit, or forced to fight for what your child needs? Drop a comment below or message Moore (https://www.facebook.com/letonya.moore.5) for guidance. We see you and we’re here to help. 💙

Learn more about the ruling: https://thearc.org/blog/a-major-supreme-court-win-discrimination-protections-for-students-with-disabilities/

New Jersey just made it official: schools MUST share your child's IEP performance data with you BEFORE meetings. Meanwhi...
09/18/2025

New Jersey just made it official: schools MUST share your child's IEP performance data with you BEFORE meetings.

Meanwhile, Alabama parents? You're still fighting for basic transparency.

Here's what NJ parents now get automatically:
✅ Detailed progress reports 2 days before meetings
✅ Clear academic performance data
✅ Input from all IEP team members

Alabama parents - you shouldn't have to beg for information about YOUR child's education.

Here's how to demand what you deserve:

📧 Email your child's case manager requesting current progress data before every meeting
📋 Submit written FERPA requests for all educational records
📞 Ask pointed questions: "What specific data shows my child is progressing?"
📝 Document everything - create your paper trail

Your child's future depends on informed decisions. Don't walk into another IEP meeting blind.

Alabama, it's time to follow New Jersey's lead. Parents deserve transparency, not bureaucracy.

Drop a comment - have you struggled to get IEP data from your child's school? Let's support each other! 💪

Moore

https://acnj.org/blog-new-law-expands-parents-rights-to-advance-notice-before-iep-meetings/

Alabama parents - this hits close to home 💔Schools are quietly sending special needs kids home without official suspensi...
09/16/2025

Alabama parents - this hits close to home 💔

Schools are quietly sending special needs kids home without official suspension records. Why? It bypasses federal protections under IDEA and Section 504 that YOUR child deserves.

Here's what's really happening:
❌ "Cooling off" days that aren't documented
❌ Informal removals without IEP team input
❌ Multiple send-homes that don't trigger legal reviews
❌ Suspensions for disability-related behaviors

This feeds directly into our state's school-to-prison pipeline - and Alabama already has some of the highest youth incarceration rates in the nation.

🚨 WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
✓ Your child sent home repeatedly with no written notice
✓ No formal discipline process or parent meeting
✓ School avoiding documentation of incidents
✓ Removal for behaviors tied to your child's disability

💪 HOW TO FIGHT BACK:
📝 Document EVERYTHING - dates, names, conversations
📋 Request all discipline records in writing
⚖️ Know your rights - after 10+ days of removal, schools MUST do a manifestation determination
🗣️ Demand IEP/504 team involvement in all disciplinary decisions

Your child's education and future depend on these protections. Don't let schools sidestep the law.

Have you experienced this with your child? Drop a comment below - you're not alone in this fight.

Moore

https://www.the74million.org/article/suspensions-for-students-with-disabilities-are-far-more-frequent-in-these-states/

https://www.al.com/news/2024/02/alabama-schools-discipline-statistics-show-racial-disparities.html

🚨 Florida parents: The Supreme Court just made it EASIER for you to fight back when schools ignore your child's disabili...
09/14/2025

🚨 Florida parents: The Supreme Court just made it EASIER for you to fight back when schools ignore your child's disability needs!

Here's what most parents don't know yet...

The new "deliberate indifference" standard means you no longer have to prove schools acted with bad intentions. If they KNEW about your child's needs and failed to act reasonably - that's enough for a lawsuit.

This is HUGE for Florida families dealing with:
✅ Denied IEP accommodations
✅ Ignored 504 plan requests
✅ Unchecked disability-based bullying
✅ Refused medical support at school

What you can do RIGHT NOW:
📝 Document EVERYTHING in writing
📧 Send requests via email (create that paper trail!)
📋 Keep records of all meetings and incidents
⚖️ Contact an education attorney early if needs are ignored

Your child deserves equal access to education. You don't have to fight these battles alone.

Have you experienced pushback from your child's school? Drop a comment - your story matters and helps other parents know they're not alone! 💪

Moore and our team at Williams & Moore, LLP are here to help Florida families get the justice their children deserve.



https://www.k12dive.com/news/supreme-court-school-disability-discrimination-lawsuits-easier/756353/

https://natlawreview.com/article/supreme-court-stop-holding-disabled-students-higher-bar

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