Special Education Law Blog

Autism Private Health Insurance Impact on the IEP and ISP

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 by Mandy Gina Leigh

Understand how California's new Autism Health Law changes impact your rights to request behavior therapy services.... Read More
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Topic: Special Education

Inappropriate Restraint Ruling

Thursday, December 16, 2010 by Mandy Gina Leigh

The ninth circuit ruled that an autistic child's  parents were required to exhaust their administrative remedies prior to bringing various legal claims against a school district for restraints used.

The parents claimed that they suffered harm along with their child and that the use of a "safe room" was tortious and unconstitutional.

 The ninth circuit found that the restraints used were educational, the behaviors which warranted seclusion were addressed in... Read More

Posted at 18:56 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Special Education

FAPE Standard

Thursday, July 15, 2010 by Mandy Gina Leigh

What does a free appropriate public education mean? Courts have used the terms "meaningful" and "some" progress as the measure for determining whether a FAPE has been provided under the IDEA. The 9th circuit has lowered this standard to "some" instead of meaningful.... Read More
Posted at 23:26 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Special Education

School Ultimately Resonsible for Special Education

Thursday, June 17, 2010 by Mandy Gina Leigh

On March 5, 2010 Mary Hudler, CDE Sped Director
confirmed that local educational agencies are ultimately responsible. If
a state agency, other than the District, such as Mental Health fails to
provide a service, the District is responsible and the District can
obtain reimbursement against the "other than the District" ...agency.
See: Read More
Posted at 22:19 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Special Education

Extended School Year for Special Education Students

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by Mandy Gina Leigh

How to request ESY services for special education students.... Read More
Posted at 19:42 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Special Education

Mental Health Services Update

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by Mandy Gina Leigh

Mental health services in special education eligibility, provision of services in the IEP and responsibility may be impacted by the new proposed changes in the law.... Read More
Posted at 19:39 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Special Education

Special Education Student Turns 18

Monday, May 24, 2010 by Mandy Gina Leigh

When a disabled student turns 18 a, the student and his or her parent need to consider how the law impacts this event especially in terms of educational decision making.... Read More
Posted at 15:58 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Special Education

Disability Accommodations in School

Friday, May 21, 2010 by Mandy Gina Leigh

Section 504, as well as several other state and federal laws, assist disabled students in both public elementary, secondary and post secondary (college and or university) institutions.Whether you are a disabled college student or the parent of a child with disabilities, Section 504 may be applicable and appropriate to assist in receiving appropriate educational services.... Read More
Posted at 19:28 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Special Education

10 IEP Steps

Monday, May 10, 2010 by Mandy Gina Leigh

Essential tips for IEP preparation.... Read More
Posted at 13:26 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Special Education

Ninth Circuit Ruling: Special Education Student Not Protected By Furlough of Teachers

Monday, May 10, 2010 by Mandy Gina Leigh

How school closures may impact special education  in public schools.... Read More
Posted at 13:24 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Special Education
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