On September 26, 2024, Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit was joined by the attorneys general from the states of Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, South Carolina, […]
A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools The following is a summary of the request by the parents for the Supreme Court to hear this case. The Court accepted the case with oral arguments expected in April. Summary of the Petitioners Brief The petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. […]
We highly recommend you read the attached link from a report written by CADRE. The 2024 Trends in Dispute Resolution report indicates a significant rise in written state complaints and mediation requests under IDEA for the 2022-23 school year, with a notable shift towards early conflict resolution strategies to reduce […]
What are we to make of the stances of the Trump administration and Project 2025 to the U.S. Department of Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act? In an attempt to answer these questions, Dr. Federico Waitoller of the University of Illinois-Chicago interviewed Drs Mitchell Yell of the University […]
Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create Supportive Learning Environments Civil Rights Commission to Examine Special Education Teacher Shortages How Trump’s Policies Could Affect Special Education How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America’s Reading Crisis Schools are Scrambling to Find Special Education Teachers: 3 Ways to Address the Shortage School […]
November 2024 Update The U.S. Department of Education (ED) supports schools and colleges affected by natural disasters, offering resources through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) and specialized centers like the National Center for Homeless Education and the Disaster Recovery Unit. Additionally, mental health resources are available for […]
The following are recommendations for what to do in October to get ready for the December 1 Child Count. The December 1 Child Count is an annual data collection process mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It requires each state to report the number of children receiving […]
Supreme Court Update: Special Education Cases on the Horizon As the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term on October 7, two significant special education cases may come under review, potentially shaping the future of disability rights in public schools. A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools and Luo v. Owen J. […]
October 2024 Special Education Law and Policy Update Articles from September address critical issues affecting individuals with disabilities, including unfair labor practices, education inequalities, and barriers to accessing necessary care. The stories explore the impact of systemic challenges on workers with disabilities, students, and families, highlighting legal and ethical dilemmas. […]
Special Education and Disability-Related IssuesNationwide Shortage of Special EducatorsState-Level Special Education InitiativesChallenges and Legal Issues in Special EducationAutism and Special EducationSpecial Education During and Post-PandemicHigh-Profile Special Education Cases Legal and Policy Developments in EducationSupreme Court and Title IXUpcoming Supreme Court Cases School Safety and Environmental ConcernsSchool Crime and SafetyLead Contamination in Schools Notable […]
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