Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now, even when we don't want it. If you'd like to use AI with Special Education Law, here's how to get started.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to securely connect to external data sources and tools. With MCP, your AI can search and analyze BSEA decisions directly, making research more efficient.

Connect Your AI Assistant

Claude Desktop

1. Open Claude Desktop (requires a Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise plan)
2. Go to Settings → Connectors
3. Click Add custom connector
4. Paste the URL above and click Add

ChatGPT Desktop

1. Open ChatGPT (desktop app or chat.openai.com)
2. Go to Settings → Connectors → Create
3. Enter a name (e.g., “BSEA Decisions”) and paste the URL above
4. Click Save

Note: ChatGPT MCP connectors require a Plus, Pro, or Business subscription. Workspace admins may need to enable connectors in admin settings.

Cursor, Windsurf, and other MCP clients

Add the following to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bsea-decisions": {
      "url": "https://specialedlaw.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

What You Can Do

Once connected, you can ask your AI questions like:

• “How does Hearing Officer Berman typically rule on extended school year cases?”
• “Find cases where a student with dyslexia was denied reading services and the hearing officer ordered compensatory services”
• “Is 'residential placement' being litigated more or less than it was five years ago?”
• “Compare decisions 25-01234 and 24-05678 side by side”
• “Give me all decisions from the last 2 years involving Boston Public Schools”

Resources

To learn more about the Model Context Protocol and how it works, visit the official MCP documentation.