This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that illustrate the challenges of determining and remedying denial-of-FAPE claims for students with complex and severe behavioral issues. Download the update and read more.
Tag: FBA-BIP
August 2024 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that respectively illustrate different specialized aspects of the IDEA—state policy documents and manifestation determinations. Download the update and read more.
May 2024 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies recent court decisions that respectively illustrate polar interpretations of various IDEA FAPE claims, including the increasing issue of student anxiety. 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
March 2024 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies recent court decisions that respectively illustrate (1) the IDEA’s state complaint process, which is investigative rather than adjudicative, and (2) a variety of IDEA issues, including independent educational evaluations (IEEs) at public expense and FAPE during the shift to virtual instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Download the update and read… Continue reading March 2024 Legal Update
Perry A. Zirkel 