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Ohio Law Does Not Conflict with the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act

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The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) oversees Ohio’s implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that entitles children with disabilities to a free appropriate...more

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ISBE Releases Guidance Document on Residential Placements

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ISBE released a guidance document on residential placements, Guidance on PA 95-0844 and PA 95-0938. The document answers frequently asked questions related to residential placements of general education and special education...more

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New Amendments to Illinois Special Education Regulations Increase Translation Accommodations for Parents and Guardians

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As part of its ongoing efforts to increase inclusivity towards non-native English speakers in the academic setting, the Illinois State Board of Education amended its special education regulations to expand access to...more

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OCR and OSERS Issue Guidance on IDEA and Section 504 Requirements for Addressing Disability-Based Student Behavior

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On July 19, 2022, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released several guidance documents concerning the civil rights of students...more

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New Federal Guidance Reiterates Child Find Responsibilities

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Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year. As the new year gets underway, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within the Department of Education advised states and districts that it will be...more

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Students with Long COVID May Need Support Under Section 504 or the IDEA

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On July 26, 2021, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued a Factsheet explaining the potential for students who have been infected with COVID-19 to...more

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A Costly Mistake: Waiting Too Long To Correct an Error in an IEP

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It is not uncommon for school districts and parents to disagree over what is to be included in a child’s individualized education program (“IEP”).  The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) provides a process...more

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Can Schools Limit Parents’ Hostile Speech: Federal Court Says Yes

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School personnel should expect to encounter a heated parent from time to time; parents are often understandably passionate about their children’s educations. But what happens when parental advocacy escalates from vigorous...more

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What Did I Miss? Recap of IAASE Presentation on Special Education Evaluations and Threat Assessments

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You probably will not be surprised to learn that students with disabilities are more likely than their general education peers to be referred for a threat assessment. Indeed, students who have deficits in social...more

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New Guidance Issued by the Department of Education on the Rights of Students with Disabilities

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At the end of last month, the Department of Education released three new sets of guidance on the federal civil rights laws that govern students with disabilities. All three offer valuable information about current and...more

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