State Created Danger Theory: School Districts Can Be Liable for the Actions of Students
When an administrator becomes aware of specific and concrete information about foreseeable harm to a student, what action (and documentation) should be taken?
Sweet Stevens’ Faust to speak at two Special Education Conferences
Partner Andy Faust will deliver talks on Special Education for two upcoming conferences this month for educators and education attorneys.
Guidelines for Medical Examinations of Students
What are school district requirements when providing children with comprehensive medical examinations?
Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth
Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth: 24 P.S. § 1901-1906-C (“Act 30 of 1997”)
Deference to School Officials Reading Methodology Upheld in Third Circuit Case
A review of a court decision following parent disapproval of a school district's choosing one reading program over another to a student with a specific learning disability.
Independent Educational Evaluations: The Basics All School Districts Need to Know
An IEE: what is it, who pays for it, and what are its terms and conditions?
Q & A: IEPs for Transfer Students
A series of questions and answers regarding the procedures that should be followed when a student transfers into your school district.
Is Random Student Drug Testing in Schools Permissible Under the Pennsylvania Constitution?
A review of school policies and cases involving random drug testing of students in schools.
Requests for Evaluations for Admission to College Programs or for SSI Benefits
Guidelines for a school district's responsibility to evaluate a student for college testing, entitlement to special programs or determine whether the child is eligible for Social Security Income.
Act 24 Changes To Criminal Background Check Statute
An overview of significant changes to the Pennsylvania Public School Code since Governor Corbett signed Act 24 of 2011 into law.