Month: September 2023

Section 504 Birthday!

September 26, 2023 is the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In schools, this is better known as where we get Section 504. There are new regulations on Section 504 coming soon. While you wait, if you follow the link below you can get a document that describes […]

Section 1983

Section 1983, titled “Civil action for deprivation of rights,” is part of Title 42 of the United States Code. It is one of the primary means for individuals to sue state and local officials for violations of federal constitutional and statutory rights. Here’s a more detailed look at Section 1983: […]

The State Complaint Procedure

When we think of parents filing complaints against school districts regarding special education services, we usually think of mediation, resolution sessions, due process hearings, and possible court cases. However, there are additional, less well-known, complaint resolution systems that the parents of students with disabilities may use.  This blog post will […]