Appeals Court Rules for Sweet Stevens Client in Tuition Reimbursement Case
A family claimed that a district’s classification and IEP for a student was flawed due in part to the pandemic.Mark Cheramie Walz successfully proved otherwise.
Sweet Stevens Prevails for District in Gifted Education Eligibility Case
An area school district has prevailed in a gifted education eligibility case, thanks to the help of attorney Kalani Linnell.
Sweet Stevens Successfully Defends School District Against Abuse Allegations
Karl Romberger of Sweet Stevens has helped a school district prevail in a case where parents of a student with behavioral issues claimed abuse by school staff.
Sweet Stevens Expands to Northern Tier of Pennsylvania with New Office, Attorney
Sweet Stevens is expanding: a new office in Pennsylvania, additional legal services, and attorney Casandra Blaney.
Sweet Stevens to Offer Title IX Training
New Title IX regulations are set to take effect in August. Sweet Stevens has created a special training program just for Pennsylvania schools to help set policy and implement necessary changes.
Pool Counsel Quarterly Lookback, June 2024: See what you missed!
A highlight of answers to questions asked of Pool Counsel recently by school district administrators from all over Pennsylvania.
Commonwealth Court Strikes Down Age 22 Extension, PDE Appeals Decision
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania struck down a Pennsylvania Department of Education directive to extend special education eligibility until a student reaches age 22. However, the PDE has moved to appeal the decision.
Sweet Stevens Successfully Defends School District in Challenge from 21-Year-Old Student
Karl Romberger of Sweet Stevens has successfully defended a school district in an Act 66 claim on behalf of a 21-year-old student.
Sweet Stevens Prevails in School Expulsion Case
Christopher Bambach has prevailed on behalf of a school district in a challenge to its expulsion of a student who threatened a staff member.
Sweet Stevens to Deliver Legal Session for PA School Administrators at PAPSA Conference
Five attorneys from Sweet Stevens will present the Paul Stevens Memorial Legal Seminar, the concluding session of the 2024 PAPSA Conference.