Children’s Civil Rights

YOUR CHILD’S CIVIL RIGHTS WITHIN SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS

At Ambika Law, PC, we are committed to fighting discrimination and systemic injustices within schools and institutions. Every child has the right to equal treatment, safety, and dignity, regardless of their disability, gender, sexual orientation, or mental health needs. We advocate for Disability Rights, Title IX Investigations, LGBTQ Protections, Mental Health Advocacy, OCR Investigations, and Student Free Speech & First Amendment Rights. Whether your child is facing discrimination, unfair disciplinary actions, or institutional failures, we provide fierce, strategic advocacy to protect their rights and hold educational institutions accountable under federal and state law.

CIVIL RIGHTS

  • Students with disabilities have the right to equal access, accommodations, and protection from discrimination under the ADA, Section 504, and IDEA. We fight to hold schools accountable for violations, ensuring students receive the supports they need while challenging exclusionary discipline, denial of services, and systemic discrimination.

  • Students have the right to a safe, harassment-free learning environment, but too often, schools mishandle sexual misconduct investigations or fail to protect survivors. We represent students in Title IX investigations and hearings, ensuring that schools comply with federal law, take action against harassment, and uphold survivors’ rights to education and safety.

  • LGBTQ+ students often face bullying, discrimination, and exclusion in schools and institutional settings. We advocate for equal protections, inclusive policies, and legal accountability when schools violate the rights of LGBTQ+ youth. From name and pronoun policies to legal action against discriminatory discipline, we fight for students to be safe and supported.

  • Schools are required to provide mental health accommodations for students with ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and a history of suicide attempts, yet too often, students are denied support or unfairly disciplined instead of receiving help. We ensure students get 504 Plans, IEP services, and crisis intervention protections, while fighting against institutional mistreatment, forced hospitalization, and school policies that harm students with mental health needs.

  • Students of color face higher suspension rates, discriminatory discipline, and systemic barriers to educational opportunities. We fight for racial equity in schools, ensuring that students are protected from bias, exclusion, and hostile learning environments while holding districts accountable for civil rights violations and institutionalized racism.

  • Students have constitutional protections against unlawful searches, yet schools often violate their privacy rights through unjustified searches, forced drug testing, and even illegal strip searches. With expertise in student rights and school discipline law, including published work on these issues, we fight to hold schools accountable for constitutional violations, ensuring students are protected from invasive, traumatic, and unlawful search practices.

Ambika Law is committed to inclusive representation by offering low bono, sliding scale, and contingency fee agreements. This approach ensures that we can represent your child regardless of your financial situation. We specialize in addressing educational needs, advocating for children’s rights within the school system, and ensuring they receive the appropriate support and education they deserve. Contact us today to see how we can help you navigate your child’s educational challenges and secure their right to a free and appropriate public education.