Monthly Legal Updates

Monthly Legal Update, Special Supplement

The Latest Supreme Court “Special Education” Decision: Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools

The Supreme Court issued its latest decision within the K–12 context of the IDEA and Sec. 504/ADA on March 21, 2023.  Several misunderstandings arose as to the legal meaning and practical effects of the decision.  Download and read my impartial interpretation. Also this week, the latest article, "How Good Must a 504 Plan Be to… Continue reading The Latest Supreme Court “Special Education” Decision: Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools

Special Supplement

National Compilation of Case Law 1998 to the Present Under the IDEA and Section 504/ADA

This document provides, in chronological order by basic topic (such as identification, FAPE, LRE, and remedies), the citations and descriptors for the major court rulings under the IDEA and, as a final corresponding category, under Section 504. It covers the 25 years from 1998 to December 31, 2022. The selection is largely limited to the court… Continue reading National Compilation of Case Law 1998 to the Present Under the IDEA and Section 504/ADA

Monthly Legal Update

January 2023 Legal Update

This month’s update identifies recent court decisions that illustrate the intersection of the continuing IDEA issues of child find and least restrictive environment (LRE) with current concerns, such as threats of school shootings and interpretations of the Supreme Court’s Endrew F. decision, respectively. Download the update and read more.