Complaint filed against Flagler Schools on behalf of ex-Matanzas student who attacked paraprofessional

The complaint, filed on behalf of Brendan Depa, alleges that the school district did not meet Depa's needs as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Brendan Depa, 17, has been charged with aggravated battery on an education employee and could face 30 years in prison. Photo by Sierra Williams.
Brendan Depa, 17, has been charged with aggravated battery on an education employee and could face 30 years in prison. Photo by Sierra Williams.
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Lawyers have filed an administrative complaint against Flagler Schools on the behalf of Brendan Depa, the former Matanzas High School special education student who is facing 30 years for attacking a school paraprofessional.

Depa’s lawyers — Stephanie Langer of Langer Law in Miami and Maria Cammarata of Cammarata & Cammarata in Fort Lauderade, special education and disability lawyers — filed the complaint with the district and the Florida Board of Education. The complaint, sent to the Observer by Langer, alleges that the school system failed to adequately provide for Depa’s needs as a special education student, as provided for under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

“It's frustrating to see kids like him who have these identified disabilities … being allowed to exist in the school district school buildings without getting the proper supports and services," Langer said.

 

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