W.R. v. Sch. Bd. of Osceola Cnty.

Improving Children's Services
Written By Oliver Klicker

726 So. 2d 801 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999)

After successful special education advocacy on behalf of a child with disabilities, SLC obtained legal precedent, in a case of first impression, that Florida state courts have the legal authority to award attorneys’ fees under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This ruling expanded the availability of lawyers for these types of cases due to the availability of attorneys’ fees, ensuring that more children with disabilities will have access to courts.

Oliver Klicker
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