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Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Commonwealth Court voids Pennsylvania Department of Education’s newly imposed Age-Out Plan for failure to implement it in accordance with Pennsylvania Laws.* PSBA, Inc., et al. v. Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Secretary of Education...more

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Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education

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PDE PUBLISHES 2022–2023 REPORT OF EXPENDITURES RELATING TO EXCEPTIONAL PENNSYLVANIA STUDENTS - Act 16 of 2000, in part, amended Section 1372 of the Public School Code of 1949, and it requires the Pennsylvania Department of...more

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ISBE Releases Guidance Document on Residential Placements

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ISBE released a guidance document on residential placements, Guidance on PA 95-0844 and PA 95-0938. The document answers frequently asked questions related to residential placements of general education and special education...more

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Senate Bill 3606 Extends Reimbursement Eligibility for Public Special Education Programs

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On May 23, 2024, Senate Bill 3606 (“SB 3606”) passed both houses. If signed into law by Governor Pritzker, SB 3606 will amend the Children with Disabilities Article of the Illinois School Code to provide for expanded state...more

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Legal Update for Special Education Law – Case Law Update

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District Court dismisses IDEA claim because plaintiffs failed to exhaust administrative remedies under the IDEA for education-centric claim even though plaintiffs sought money damages....more

Stark & Stark

[Webinar] Guardianships for Persons Turning 18 and Contested Guardianships - April 23rd, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT

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Join attorneys Rob Morris, Esq. and Paul Norris, Esq. for this webinar presentation. Some of the topics covered will be: - Guardianship Procedures - Contested Guardianships - Adult Guardianships - Guardianship...more

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[Webinar] Guardianships for Persons Turning 18 and Contested Guardianships - April 23rd, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT

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Join attorneys Rob Morris, Esq. and Paul Norris, Esq. for this webinar presentation. Some of the topics covered will be: - Guardianship Procedures - Contested Guardianships - Adult Guardianships - Guardianship...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Crafting Effective IEP Goals for Student Success

IEP stands for Individualized Education Program, which is a personalized plan developed for students with disabilities. IEP goals are specific targets designed to address the unique educational needs of each student. These...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: February 2024 Issue

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Our February Elder Law and Special Needs newsletter is now available! In this issue, our attorneys delve into timely topics such as recent legislative developments in New Jersey. Specifically, we explore new laws designed to...more

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Special Education Law Updates from the 2023 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly

To follow-up on our annual School Law legislative update, over the next few weeks we will be highlighting and analyzing the most important developments from this year’s session of the General Assembly that Connecticut K-12...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children With Autism

In 2022, the cost of raising a child in the U.S. to age 17 was roughly $17,000 per year. For families of children with disabilities, that estimate runs far higher....more

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New Amendments to Illinois Special Education Regulations Increase Translation Accommodations for Parents and Guardians

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As part of its ongoing efforts to increase inclusivity towards non-native English speakers in the academic setting, the Illinois State Board of Education amended its special education regulations to expand access to...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, January/February 2023

Pay attention to securities laws when planning your estate - Do your assets include unregistered securities, such as restricted stock or interests in hedge funds or private equity funds? If so, it’s important to consider...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Qualifying for Disability Benefits Through Parent Work Record

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program primarily designed to aid people who have become disabled after having worked for a certain amount of time. Although the typical SSDI recipient has worked for a...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Your 7-Step Checklist for a Disabled Child Turning 18

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The age 18 milestone is difficult for parents, as they no longer have the legal right to make decisions or receive medical, educational and financial information for their children. For parents of children with special needs,...more

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The Supreme Court - October 3, 2022

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Today, on the first day of the new term, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in nine cases: Gonzalez v. Google LLC, No. 21-1333: Section 203(c)(1) of the Communication Decency Act shields an...more

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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules on Propriety of Terminating Trust for Beneficiary Who Recovered from Disability

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In a recent Michigan Court of Appeals case, In re Special Needs Trust for the benefit of Talonda Moss, Docket No 357836, 2022 WL 2760235 (Mich Ct App Jul 14 2022), the court ruled on whether a trust created for a disabled...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Compensation to employers in respect of wages paid to employees during the IDF Operation “Guardian of the Walls”

On July 21, 2022, more than a year and a half after the conclusion of the IDF Operation “Guardian of the Walls,” the Minister of Economy signed an Extension Order regulating payments to employees in respect of days of absence...more

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OCR and OSERS Issue Guidance on IDEA and Section 504 Requirements for Addressing Disability-Based Student Behavior

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On July 19, 2022, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released several guidance documents concerning the civil rights of students...more

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Children in Custody at South Carolina Juvenile Justice Centers Held in Nightmarish Conditions, New Lawsuit Alleges

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A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina alleges horrific living conditions for the more than 250 children detained by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, the...more

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Federal Case Highlights Nuances of Addressing Sexual Harassment Involving Students with Disabilities

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In March, the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Washington ruled against a school district in favor of a student with intellectual disabilities, who was awarded $500,000 by a jury based on the district’s failure...more

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New Federal Guidance Reiterates Child Find Responsibilities

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Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year. As the new year gets underway, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within the Department of Education advised states and districts that it will be...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

US DOE Issues New IDEA Guidance on COVID-19, Child Find, and FAPE

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) released new guidance on Aug. 24 related to school districts’ child find obligations during the pandemic as well as ongoing responsibilities to provide students with disabilities a Free...more

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New Year, New Laws

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Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! As we begin, special education leaders should take note of several new laws recently signed by the Governor. We have been talking a lot about HB 40 and HB 2748, which extend transition...more

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Students with Long COVID May Need Support Under Section 504 or the IDEA

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On July 26, 2021, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued a Factsheet explaining the potential for students who have been infected with COVID-19 to...more

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