Uniformity in Tax Assessment Appeals
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued a ruling on the ability of taxing authorities to pursue tax appeals.
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?