31
Dec
MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION HEARINGS: LIMITS ON DISCIPLINE FOR K-12 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Federal and congruent state law protects students in K-12 Students with Disabilities in public schools and other schools receiving federal funds from being suspended for more than 10 days without a hearing to determine if the child’s “conduct in question...
4
Aug
K-12 Student With Disabilities Act – IDEA and The US Supreme Court’s Decision
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could have a profound effect on a K-12 student with disabilities. On March 17, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public schools must provide a “free and appropriate public education” (FAPE) for students...
29
Jun
Accommodations for K-12 Students with Disabilities
The challenge of obtaining meaningful accommodation for K-12 students with disabilities in school continues to be difficult for many families. The provision of accommodations is of particular importance in helping to ensure K-12 students with disabilities graduate. Without proper accommodations, students with...