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 […]
CADRE Published a great piece about special education teachers testifying in due process hearings. “I Didn’t Sign Up For This!”: Considering The Impact of Due Process On Teachers https://www.cadreworks.org/resources/literature-article/i-didnt-sign-considering-impact-due-process-teachers Summary:The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) offers a framework to resolve disputes between schools and parents over a student’s Individual […]
The 2024 Title IX Final Rule significantly expands and updates the regulatory framework governing sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal financial support. Here are more detailed insights into several key aspects of the rule: 1. Comprehensive Definitions: 2. Clarification and Expansion of Sex Discrimination Scope: 3. Administrative and Training […]
New Title IX regulations were released today. They were two years in the making. Expect a lot of commentary and push-back. We will have a summary of the new regulations within the next week. They can be found here: https://titleixforall.com/new-title-ix-regulations-released
Last week the US Department of Education released updated guidance on the use of Assistive technology in schools for students eligible for special education and related services. There are a lot of misconceptions related to the use of AT. Below, we have summarized some of the key components. A lot […]
Today’s blog post was written by Dr. Kimberly Knackstedt, She previously has served in disability policy positions in Congress and the White House. From 2019 to 2021, she was the senior disability policy advisor for Senator Patty Murray on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in the U.S. Senate. In […]
In today’s blog I will discuss an interesting case out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th, Circuit, Powell v. School Board of Volusia County, Florida (2023). The case is available on the 11th Circuit website. It is of special interest because the school district prevailed at the […]
Now is the time to consider ESY determinations-before the Winter Break. We will address what is ESY, how to make determinations, and the steps to consider over the next ew weeks. What is ESY? STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING NEED FOR ESY SERVICES Courts have delineated various standards that school districts should […]
As many of your districts are getting ready for a Thanksgiving Break, it is VERY important for all to be aware (or be reminded of) the December 1 Child Count. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires school administrators to conduct an annual count of all children receiving special […]
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mandates entities receiving federal funds make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes any EIT that’s developed, procured, maintained, or used by these entities, which includes ALL public schools. While Section 508 is a federal requirement, […]
Recently, the Office of Civil Rights announced its investigation into Fairfax County related to notice and results from working with parents related to COVID. There are many very important lessons ALL school districts should learn from this investigation. The title of the report is:U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil […]
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 […]
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