Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools: The Ruling and the Aftermath
The United States Supreme Court has issued a ruling in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools...and overturned years of IDEA precedent.
Due Process Complaints Increase Dramatically
The Pennsylvania Office for Dispute Resolution recently released its annual report, showing a dramatic increase in due process litigation.
Why Choose Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP
Why choose the law firm of Sweet Stevens to support your school district in the role of solicitor or counsel? Here's why.
Endrew F. Court of Appeals: Reasonably Calculated to Provide Meaningful Benefit Still the Standard
Last month, the court of appeals reaffirmed what makes an IEP "reasonably calculated."
Fake News is All the (Out)rage, but Fact-Based Evidence is Still Required
What prevails in the law is neither reasoning nor well-voiced opinion, but fact-based evidence.
Least Restrictive Environment and Inclusion: What Does This Mean for a Special Education Student?
Students who receive special education services must be educated in the "least restrictive environment" possible. What does this mean?
Homebound Instruction: Coordination Between Schools and Health Care Providers
Exemption to mandatory school attendance can come in several forms...and fall under a unique set of state regulations.
Must IEEs at Public Expense be Objective and Impartial?
What are school district obligations under the IDEA when it comes to a parent's written request for an IEE at public expense?
Can School District Employees Be Held Personally Liable When Carrying Out Their Professional Duties?
What is a public school employee to do in order to avoid personal liability?
U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights Guidance to Districts for Students with ADHD
The Office of Civil Rights has issued an advisory "Dear Colleague" letter along with a Resource Guide for students with ADHD.