In a recent blog (June 3rd), we addressed a case out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, William A. v. Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools System (2005). As a reminder, this case involved William A., a young boy with dyslexia who received language therapy and accommodations. However, William […]
As we previously reported, on Tuesday, June 7, the Trump administration announced that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) in the US Department of Education would be moved to the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, an office within OSERS, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), […]
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is a nonprofit organization that is the largest legal advocacy for persons with disabilities in the U.S. In January, 2022, NDRN published “Out of the Shadows: Informal removals of children with disabilities.” We believe that this booklet should be required reading for all teachers […]
On Thursday, September 18, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada allowed a class action lawsuit to go forward against the Clark County School District in Nevada and the Nevada State Department of Education. The suit was brought by 12 families of students with disabilities. The lawsuit alleged […]
In the unanimous June 12, 2025, Supreme Court decision in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, the Court eliminates the “bad faith or gross misjudgment” standard, lowering the bar for Section 504 and ADA claims in education. Schools must now meet the same anti-discrimination standards as other public entities, with failures to provide […]
At 10:00 on June 12, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision, in AJ.T. v. Osseo Area Schools. The decision, which was written by Chief Justice John Roberts, sided with a student with a disability suing the Osseo public schools for not doing enough to accommodate her rare form […]
According to the IDEA, “the term ‘special education’ means specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability, including instruction conducted in the classroom, in the home, in hospitals and institutions, and in other settings…(IDEA, 20 USC § 29). The […]
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. […]
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. […]
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