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Bronx Legal Services – Access to Education

  • Listed: May 16, 2020 7:55 pm
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Description

Bronx Legal Services – Access to Education

http://www.legalservicesnyc.org/our-program/bronx

Who We Are

The Education Law Unit at Bronx Legal Services provides representation to income eligible parents and community groups around most public school issues. Those issues include:

  • Special Education
  • Suspensions and MDR’s for students in Public and Charter Schools
  • Student removal from schools by EMS/911
  • Section 504 Accomodations
  • Transfer and Transportation Issues

Appointments can be made by contacting our access line at 917-661-4500.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Bronx County
Language(s) Spoken
  • French / Français
  • Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen
  • Spanish / Español
Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided
Can obtain interpretation for any language through the use of Ethnic Bridge, a translation service.

En Español
Podemos obtener interpretacion por cualquier idioma, utilizando Ethnic Bridge, un servicio de traduccion.

Income Guidelines
125% of the federal poverty level but we often serve people under other grants if income exceeds that and there is no limit for seniors age 60 and over.
Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES
Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
  • Full Legal Representation
  • Brief Advice
  • Self-Help Materials
Description of Services
Individual case representation and group representation.

Resource manuals in areas such as school placement, school discipline and parent support for use by students, parents or advocates.

Community education and training for parents and advocates.

Emergency Instructions
Call (718) 928-3700 or walk into the office at 349 East 149th Street, 10th Floor, Bronx, NY between 9am and 5pm.

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by:

Phone

Phone Number                  (917) 661-4500
Hours
Monday                   10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday                   10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday             10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday                10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday                      10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information
Please call the number below during the intake hours listed.

General Contact Information

Address                    Bronx Legal Services – Access to Education
                         349 East 149th Street (map)
                        10th Floor

                        Bronx, NY 10451

Phone                       (917) 661-4500
Fax                            (718) 292-2857
Website                    http://www.legalservicesnyc.org/our-program/bronx

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