Stephanos to Speak at NJCEC Spring Conference
Christina Stephanos will present a session entitled “Section 504: Not a Second Class IEP.” at the Spring 2017 conference of the New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children (NJCEC).
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Faust Speaking to PASPA on Transgender Employee Issues
Andy Faust will speak on Transgender Employee Issues at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Association of School Personnel Administrators (PASPA)
Litigation Update
Sweet Stevens Katz & Williams fiercely advocates for its clients, sharing some recent favorable decisions.
Andy Faust Featured in Article on Section 504 and Restraint
Andy Faust was featured in a recent article for Special Ed Connection entitled "Prevent use of restraint, whether by trained staff or in an emergency, from denying student FAPE."
Districts Must Monitor More than Academics
Districts primarily place focus on student academics. A recent hearing officer decision in a special education case warns not to lose sight of other important aspects of each student’s access to education.
Sweet Stevens Launches “Litigation Hold” Counseling Service for Schools
Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams - a name that is virtually synonymous with education law - is expanding its offerings with the launch of a “Litigation Hold” counseling service.
Recent Office of Civil Rights Investigations Involving IHPs
A number of United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights decisions have declared schools in violation of Section 504 for failing to consider evaluations for students on Individual Health Plans (IHPs) in various fact situations.
The Bureau of Special Education Complaint Process: A Refresher Course
An overview of the Bureau of Special Education complaint process: the statutory authority behind complaints, Pennsylvania’s procedures, and advice on to how to prepare for and defend such complaints.
Changes to ADA Regulations Go Into Effect on October 11, 2016
On August 11, 2016, the United States Department of Justice published a final rule in the Federal Register revising the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) regulations. The regulations go into effect on October 11, 2016.
Sweet Stevens at Forefront of Pennsylvania Exceptional Children Conference
Several attorneys from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams are participating in the 2016 “Exceptional Children Conference," hosted by the PBI.