Kalani Linnell article: "The Shaping and Reshaping of Title IX"
In the Pennsylvania Bar Association's "The Pennsylvania Lawyer" magazine, Kalani Linnell takes a look at the history of Title IX and school compliance.
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.
Uniformity in Tax Assessment Appeals
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued a ruling on the ability of taxing authorities to pursue tax appeals.
Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools: The Ruling and the Aftermath
The United States Supreme Court has issued a ruling in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools...and overturned years of IDEA precedent.
Kalani Linnell article: "Let's Have 'The Talk' About Title IX"
The Department of Education has released the updated rules on Title IX. How to comply? It can be confusing.
Due Process Complaints Increase Dramatically
The Pennsylvania Office for Dispute Resolution recently released its annual report, showing a dramatic increase in due process litigation.
Endrew F. Court of Appeals: Reasonably Calculated to Provide Meaningful Benefit Still the Standard
Last month, the court of appeals reaffirmed what makes an IEP "reasonably calculated."
Fake News is All the (Out)rage, but Fact-Based Evidence is Still Required
What prevails in the law is neither reasoning nor well-voiced opinion, but fact-based evidence.
Least Restrictive Environment and Inclusion: What Does This Mean for a Special Education Student?
Students who receive special education services must be educated in the "least restrictive environment" possible. What does this mean?
Homebound Instruction: Coordination Between Schools and Health Care Providers
Exemption to mandatory school attendance can come in several forms...and fall under a unique set of state regulations.