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Monthly Legal Update

March 2026 Legal Update

March 1, 2026March 2, 2026 pzirkel

This month’s update identifies two recent decisions of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, under the IDEA and Section 504, respectively Download the update and read more.

Tagged 504-only students, ABA method, Endrew F., IDEA least restrictive environment (LRE), judicial deference, Section 504
Monthly Legal Update

October 2025 Legal Update

September 30, 2025October 1, 2025 pzirkel

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.

Tagged Endrew F., FAPE, FAPE-LRE, FBA-BIP, IEE, IEP Procedures, judicial deference
Monthly Legal Update

August 2025 Legal Update

August 1, 2025September 1, 2025 pzirkel

This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that illustrate the continuing evolution of IDEA claims for FAPE and corollary remedies. Download the update and read more.

Tagged autism, compensatory education, FAPE, IDEA related services, judicial deference, tuition reimbursement
Monthly Legal Update

November 2024 Legal Update

October 30, 2024October 31, 2024 pzirkel

This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that respectively illustrate the need prong for IDEA eligibility and the staffing shortage in special education.   Download the update and read more.

Tagged compensatory education, dyslexia, failure to implement (FTI), FAPE, IDEA eligibility, judicial deference, learning disabilities: identification
Monthly Legal Update

August 2024 Legal Update

August 5, 2024 pzirkel

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.

Tagged discipline, FAPE, FBA-BIP, judicial deference

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