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: Section 504
September 2025 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that respectively illustrate specialized ADA and IDEA issues. Download the update and read more.
March 2025 Legal Update
This month’s update provides (a) quick summaries of current legal developments under the IDEA and Section 504, and, on the next page (b) a recent court decision specific to “504-only” students (i.e., those not also covered by the IDEA.) Download the update and read more.
February 2025 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that respectively address (a) the overlapping complexities of Section 504 in the school context, and (b) the evolving dimensions of FAPE. Download the update and read more.
January 2025 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that respectively revisit (a) the IDEA’s oft-overlooked state complaint process and (b) Section 504/ADA in relation to a child with misophonia. 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.
The Latest Section 504 Eligibility Rates
Based on the recent public release of CRDC data for the 2021–22 school year, by clicking on the links below, this Special Supplement provides: respective articles summarizing the percentage rate of Ҥ 504-only” for these successive levels: states districts and schools specific listings in descending order of percentage rate of 504-only students for the following:… Continue reading The Latest Section 504 Eligibility Rates
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
December 2023 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies recent court decisions that illustrate issues arising from teacher advocacy and focusing on student FAPE, respectively. Download the update and read more.
September 2023 Legal Update
This month’s update identifies a pair of recent court decisions that illustrate differences in adjudication of IDEA eligibility and related issues. Download the update and read more.
Perry A. Zirkel 