This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that illustrate the role of the IDEA and Section 504/ADA in current, broad-based litigation. Download the update and read more.
Tag: ADA
June 2025 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that respectively illustrate the continuation of the emergence of dyslexia in litigation under the IDEA and the long line of lawsuits asserting liability of state education agencies, here via the ADA in tandem with the IDEA and Section 504. Download the update and read more.
July 2024 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies a pair of recent court decisions that illustrate key Section 504 or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) differences from the IDEA, here for child find and FAPE. Download the update and read more.
April 2024 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies recent court decisions that respectively illustrate, within the context of jurisdictional variation, (1) the differences in substantive standards under the IDEA and Section 504/ADA, and (2) the variety of claims under the IDEA, including free appropriate public education (FAPE), functional behavioral assessments (FBAs)/behavior intervention plans (BIPs), extended school year (ESY), and… Continue reading April 2024 Legal Update
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
February 2023 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies recent major court decisions that illustrate applications of Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to relatively novel situations. Download the update and read more.
February 2022 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies court decisions that address current issues for students with disabilities, including dyslexia identification/ interventions and masking policies. Download the update and read more.
December 2021 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies two court decisions that address current issues, including school district mask mandates and special education teachers’ lack of regular certification. Download the update and read more.
July 2021 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies recent court decisions illustrating (1) the evolving COVID-19 issues and answers under various legal bases, and (2) the continuing child find and FAPE interpretations and applications under the IDEA. Download the update and read more [PDF]. Additionally, the bonus article, Post Pandemic “Compensatory Services” [PDF] is an overview of the current… Continue reading July 2021 Legal Update
May 2021 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies recent court decisions respectively illustrating (a) the statute of limitations and substantive FAPE standard under the IDEA, and (b) the alternative of Fourteenth Amendment and Section 504/ADA claims for students with disabilities. Download the update and read more.
Perry A. Zirkel 