The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether to grant review in a case about the degree of educational benefit that a special education student should receive under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to satisfy the requirements of the (IDEA). “Clearly,…
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When You Suspect Your Child May Have a Disability…
By Felicia Lebewohl Rosen, Esq., Ed.M. (Edited by Marion M. Walsh, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP) Take a deep breath … It can be emotionally difficult to accept and deal with the fact that your child has a disability. If you…
Diabetes and 504 Plans
By Erica Fitzgerald, Esq. If you are the parent of a child diagnosed with diabetes, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with your child’s rights. Having a developmental disability is not a prerequisite for protection under the law. Individuals with…
Important Differences between 504 Plans in Public Schools and Colleges
It is important for students with disabilities who plan to attend college, and their parents, to understand how their legal rights related to their disability will change in a post-secondary education environment. In public elementary and secondary schools, students with…
USDOE Hears Testimony on SRO Delays and Proposed Compliance Agreement
By Marion Walsh, Esq. The New York State Department of Education’s Office of State Review (“SRO”), which hears appeals of special education proceedings after an Impartial Hearing Officer (“IHO”) decision, has been out of compliance with federal mandates to issue…
Discipline and the Special Education Student
By: Giulia Frasca, Esq. The Justice Department conducted a study that shows that although children with special needs who receive special education services comprise twelve percent (12%) of the nation’s students, they constitute nineteen percent (19%) of students disciplined with…
Child’s Preschool Admission Rescinded After Autism Diagnosis
A case of alleged discrimination by a Manhattan preschool against a boy diagnosed with autism reminds us that individuals with special needs are often treated unfairly and legal action is sometimes necessary to protect their rights. The parents of a…
Does the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Work for your Child?
By: Giulia Frasca, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (IDEA), statute expressly provides that students with disabilities are to be educated and included with their non-disabled peers to the “maximum extent appropriate.” This requirement is sometimes…
The Differences between 504 Plans in Public Schools vs Colleges & Universities
It is important for students with disabilities who plan to attend college, and their parents, to understand how their legal rights related to their disability will change in a post-secondary education environment. In public elementary and secondary schools, students with…
Today is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
By Marion Walsh, Esq. Today is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Statistics show evidence of increasing mental health issues in children. Chances are everyone knows a child struggling with mental health issues. According to statistics from the Surgeon General,…
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