When I was working as a program specialist in my state (went to all IEP meetings at my school), if a parent indicated that they were bringing a lawyer we had to schedule our lawyer to attend too and our lawyer might not be available at the drop of a hat so we as the school would have to reschedule. Same went if a parent wanted to record a meeting we had to record it too.

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