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Special Education Attorney (IDEA/Section 504 Advocacy)

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Response Deadline12/31/2030, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services requires a licensed attorney to provide legal representation and advocacy for education decision makers. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting case assessments, discovery, and legal research to secure residential special educational services, as well as filing demands and representing clients during BSEA hearings and trials. The final deliverables include legal resolutions and post-hearing memoranda. To qualify, the attorney must possess at least five years of experience in disability litigation and pass both CORI and national background checks. The work is performed in Boston, Massachusetts, under NAICS code 541110. The contract was posted on January 21, 2026, with a response deadline of December 31, 2030.

General Info

Licensed attorney providing legal representation for Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services education cases.

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

Boston, MA, 02109, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-26-1023-1023C-1023L-124484.

The full solicitation package (14 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Legal Services - Educational Advocacy

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PostedJan 21

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Response DeadlineDec 31

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12/31/2030, 12:00:00 AM UTCin about 4 years

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AgencyMassachusetts Department of Developmental Services

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Organization / AgencyMassachusetts Department of Developmental Services

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Performs legal representation and advocacy for education decision makers for prime contractors on Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) projects. Conducts case assessments, discovery, and legal research to secure residential special educational services. Files demands and represents clients at BSEA hearings and trials. Requires a licensed attorney with 5+ years of disability litigation experience and CORI/National background checks. Delivers legal resolution and post-hearing memoranda.

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