Public Education Law: The Basics
Nov 15, 2023
Legal issues in public schools hinge on student safety and student privacy. Schools have a legal obligation to provide all students with a safe, calm learning environment. But sometimes things get com...
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Special Education Law – Relevant Terms
Nov 15, 2023
Within the realm of Special Education Law there are several relative terms one should be familiar with. Below are some of these key terms. Applied Behavior Analysis (“ABA”): An intensive, structured t...
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Your Child’s Attendance Requirements
Nov 15, 2023
The following will provide you with the pertinent laws and procedures regarding your child’s attendance at school. Background The first part of this section will describe the mandatory attendance requ...
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Searches by School Resource Officers
Nov 15, 2023
On Searches by School Resource Officers: Are They School Officials or Police Officers? It Depends. In light of school safety concerns that have plagued the nation since the 1990s, resource officers ha...
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No Child Left Behind
Nov 15, 2023
One of the legislative centerpieces of Federal Education Law is "The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" ("NCLB"). The Act is 670 pages in length and almost as controversial as it is long. NCLB Backgrou...
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Your Child’s Residency Status
Nov 15, 2023
Local and regional boards of education are statutorily required to provide free school accommodations to each child who is a permanent resident of the school district and is between the ages of five (...
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Expulsion Procedures: Readmission to School
Nov 14, 2023
An expelled pupil may apply for early readmission to school. Such readmission shall be at the discretion of the local or regional board of education. School Expulsion The board of education may, howev...
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What is a Child’s Planning and Placement Team (PPT)?
Nov 14, 2023
Under Connecticut law, the Planning and Placement Team, or PPT, is a critical component in determining your child’s special education needs and the services to be provided. The IDEA refers to this res...
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Due Process Hearings and Mediation for Special Education Students
Nov 14, 2023
A due process hearing is a legal proceeding that ensures fairness in the decision-making process regarding your child. If you disagree with a proposed or refused action pertaining to your child’s educ...
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How to Know if Your Child is Eligible for Special Education Services
Nov 14, 2023
Connecticut law defines a child requiring special education as "a child who meets the criteria for eligibility for special education pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC...
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