Legal Articles, General Practice

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: What You Need To Know

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act & Informed Consent

Expedited Special Education Due Process Hearings Explained

It is now well-established that out-of-school sanctions have an adverse academic and social impact on students. Out-of-school suspensions and expulsions contribute to poor performance in school, higher drop-out rates, and increased misbehavior at school. One report found that students who had been subjected to out-of-class disciplinary sanctions tended to score lower on the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) and Connecticut Academic Proficiency Test (CAPT). In another study, 89% of sixteen and seventeen-year-old students in the juvenile justice system had previously been suspended or expelled from school. Despite their negative impact on students, Connecticut schools continue to resort with alarming frequency to out-of-school sanctions. During the 2007-2008 school year for example, as a result of suspensions or expulsions, schoolchildren within the state missed over 250,000 school days.

IEP due process is protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (IDEA), and provides parents with the right to resolve disputes with their school district. There are two ways to resolve disputes, mediation and a due process hearing.

Alternative Education During Expulsion

What Authority Does a Local School Board Have to Expel a Student for Out-of-School Conduct in Connecticut?

In the case of Sekula v. State Teachers’ Retirement Board, a teacher appealed a decision by the Teacher’s retirement board when it denied his request to purchase retirement credits while he was suspended from teaching. A court’s review of the board’s decision is limited because the board is an administration. The court may only decide whether the board acted unreasonably, illegally, or in abuse of its discretion. In light of these circumstances, the court must confirm the agency board’s decision.

A look at why insurance companies deny coverage for claims

This article delves into the complexities of legal proceedings for TBIs resulting from car accidents in the Bronx, highlighting the challenges in proving causation, negotiating with insurers, and securing rightful compensation.