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.
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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.
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
November 2023 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies recent court decisions that illustrate the issues of eligibility, FAPE, and hearing officer remedial authority. Download the update and read more.
April 2023 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies a pair of recent court decisions that illustrate differing adjudicative systems and approaches for FAPE and related issues. Download the update and read more.
Perry A. Zirkel 