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Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Supreme Court Says ADA Does Not Require Bad Faith Demonstration to Award Damages to Disabled Students

Employers are familiar with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provisions that apply to disabled employees or applicants. However, other portions of the law apply similar prohibitions against discrimination by government...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Supreme Court Issues Decision on Legal Standard for Students Claiming Disability Discrimination Under Section 504

The Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision in A. J. T. v. Osseo Area Schools, Independent School Dist. No. 279 that changes the standard for students pursuing disability discrimination claims against schools under...more

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Legal Update for Special Education Law – Case Updates Regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Third Circuit affirms lower court finding that a school district did not violate the IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Zachary J. through Jonathan and Jennifer J. of Lafayette Hill, PA v. Colonial Sch. Dist.,...more

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Department of Education Issues Guidance Regarding Meeting the Needs of Students with ADHD

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The Department of Education recently issued a Dear Colleague Letter explaining the obligations of school districts to students with ADHD under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The guidance notes that over the last five...more

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