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Special Education Attorney Providers in El Paso
Scott Hulse Baker & Mitchell LLP – Education Practice
📍 700 N. St. Marys St., Suite 1500 (El Paso office; firm serves Las Cruces region)
What to Look For in Special Education Attorney
Special education attorneys represent families in disputes with school districts, file due process complaints, and negotiate settlements to ensure children receive appropriate educational services.
- ✓Specialization in special education law
- ✓Experience with your district
- ✓Track record of successful cases
- ✓Clear fee structure
- ✓Responsiveness and communication
Insurance: Legal fees are not covered by insurance. Many attorneys offer free consultations. If you prevail, the school district may be required to pay attorney fees.
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Emergence Health Network
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📍 201 E. Main Suite 600 El Paso, TX 79901, 201 E. Main Suite 600 El Paso 79901
🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours). Crisis services are available 24/7.
Eligibility varies depending on the specific service. Generally, individuals must reside in El Paso County and meet diagnostic criteria for a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or intellectual/developmental disability. ECI serves children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. IDD services are available to individuals with an intellectual disability or a related condition.
Texas Resources
Key Laws
SB 1484
Requires health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism under age 10.
HB 1481
Expands autism insurance coverage and removes age limits for certain plans.
Funding Sources
LIDDA (Local IDD Authority)
Texas's system of 39 local authorities providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Medicaid Waiver Programs
HOME, CLASS, DBMD, and HCS waivers provide community-based services.
Private Insurance
Coverage varies by plan. Many plans now cover ABA therapy.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education through age 22.