The Legal Implications of Same Sex Marriage for School Entities
What are the implications of the recent decision in Whitewood v. Wolf for Pennsylvania school entities?
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Attorneys from Sweet Stevens Presenting at Lehigh Special Education Law Conference
Jane Williams and David Conn are presenting a program at the Lehigh University 42nd Special Education Law Conference entitled, "Gender Identity: The Legal Intersections with Students with Disabilities Issues."
Sweet Stevens Attorneys Again Speaking at PAPSA Conference
Several attorneys from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP will give presentations at the 2014 conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Service Administrators (PAPSA).
PA Supreme Court Decides When Public Officials Can Meet Privately
A recent PA Supreme Court decision establishes when even a quorum of public officials - from school board members to municipal officials - can meet privately.
Section 504 and Manifestation Determinations
A school must assure that any discipline meted out to a disabled student is not discriminatory.
Section 504 Discrimination Claims Extend to Nonacademic Programs and Services
What NON-academic services and programs must have modifications to ensure participation by handicapped students?
Furlough of Non-Tenured Professional Employees
An overview of the law when a school district is considering furloughing professional staff.
IEP Team Meetings and Parent Participation
What is a school district's responsibility in getting parents to participate in IEP team meetings?
The Evaluation Permission Process under Pennsylvania’s New Chapter 14
A summary of some of the changes to Pennsylvania Chapter 14.
About Property Taxes
Property taxes remain the primary funding mechanism for public education in Pennsylvania.