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 […]
On June 22, 1999. the U.S. Supreme Court announced the 6 to 3 ruling in Olmstead v. L.C. In this case, the Supreme Court ruled on the integration mandate of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In the majority opinion, Justice Ruth Baker Ginsburg wrote that the unjustified segregation of […]
If you see anything that should be included, please let me know at DavidBateman@me.com Supreme Court Ruling May Upend Disability Rights Protections, Advocates Fear Countless federal regulations ensuring the rights of people with disabilities could face legal challenges after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old precedent. The recent ruling […]
Chevron Deference Explained Chevron deference is a judicial doctrine stemming from the 1984 Supreme Court case Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. It directs courts to defer to a federal agency’s interpretation of ambiguous statutory language, provided the interpretation is reasonable. The doctrine follows a two-step process: Impact of […]
July 2 was the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This law, clearly one of the most important pieces of legislation in our nation’s history, was the first of a number of civil rights laws. Title VI […]
Special Education Law Update Special Education Case Appealed to the Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to take up a case centering on whether parents have the right to record meetings with their child’s school district about special education services. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/06/05/iep-disabilities-autism-supreme-court-massachusetts/73879835007/ Rejected: 504 No new regs, but […]
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