Legal Articles, Other
21 Year Old Convict Entitled to Special Education, Says Court
Blog post about an incarcerated student who was determined to be eligible for special education services.
Gifted Student's Needs Not Entitled to Special Education
Blog posts about the rights of gifted students to special education in Connecticut.
Citizen Group Challenges State Funding for Education
Blog post about the issue of how public education should be funded in Connecticut.
State Sues Parent for Special Education Costs
Blog post about a case where a school district tried to have the parents of a special education student bear the cost of educating the student.
New Haven's Budgetary Decisions Negate Claim to State Funding
Blog post about the laws regarding funding of public education in Connecticut.
Mother Sues School for Emotional Distress In Special Education Injury
Blog post about a mother who sued her child's school for forcibly restraining him with excessive force that caused him to receive a blow to the head that caused a serious injury.
School District For Student's Special Education Falls Outside Jurisdiction
Blog post about the laws regarding accommodations that must be met by the state to make sure that special education students receive a proper education.
Termination of Autism Paraprofessionals Violates Public Policy, Says Court
Blog post about a termination of autism paraprofessionals that was found to have been a violation of public policy.
Parent's Special Education Claim Fails By Ignoring Administrative Remedies
Blog post about parents who unsuccessfully sued the school board of their town after they failed to use the proper administrative remedies.
Private Academy Sues Parents For Unpaid Tuition
Blog post about a private school that sued parents seeking unpaid tuition payments that were not made after the student was withdrawn.