Is it legal for a private school to not allow special needs children?

I contacted a private school today regarding enrolling my daughters. One of my daughters has a bone disease that causes her pain. The superintendant actually had the nerve to tell me that my "normal" child was a shoe-in, but he would have to ask around before agreeing to enroll the other..

Is it legal for a private school to not allow special needs children?
Yes its legal, that's why its a private school. They have a right to set their own terms of admission.





If you want minimum level and maximum acceptance send her to public schools.
Reply:A private school does not receive comparable funding such as a governmental school does through your property taxes. Because of this they are unlikely to be able to provide the care your daughter requires as they would not have the monies to pay for that care.


If something were to happen to your daughter or if you were to be dissatisfied in someway, it would be likely that you would press legal action against the private school and close them down for want of monetary reward on the part of your daughter.
Reply:Private schools have their own criteria. Because they are privately funded, they can choose or not choose students based on all kinds of things, whether they are mental or physical. Most parents who pay to enroll their children in a private school do so because of the school's criteria. The schools are a business and they do what they have to keep the majority of their clients happy.
Reply:yes
Reply:if they treat u this way your kid doesn't stand a chance there, many still have hidden underachievers programs that make little things like what u say lead to more abuse than i can openly express here
Reply:As long as the private school doesn't accept federal funds, then they can choose who to accept and who not to accept.
Reply:Maybe it's because she has special needs and he want to make sure she can be accommodated before admitting her.
Reply:Yes
Reply:It may not be legal, because people with disabilities are protected under ADA law. Check with a lawyer to be sure.





Hope you get this fixed... that private school seems stupid!
Reply:i guess it would be because it is a private school



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