In its recently adjourned session, the General Assembly passed two major bills regarding special education. Although the Governor has not yet signed these bills, we
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SDE Develops New Notice About Special Education Mediation to Be Read Aloud at PPT Meetings
Last year, the General Assembly enacted several pieces of legislation that require school districts to provide parents of students receiving special education services with certain
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Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools: Supreme Court Narrows IDEA Exhaustion Requirement
On March 21, 2023, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools, 143 S. Ct. 859 (2023) that a
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Special Education Legal Update Part 2: Identifying and Educating Students with SLD/Dyslexia
Recent developments at the federal and state levels highlight the increased focus on addressing the needs of students with specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia. We
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Special Education Legal Update | Hybrid Event on Oct. 12th, 2022
Part 1: Student Emotional/Behavioral and Mental Health Needs. In a recent national survey of public school leaders, 87% agreed or strongly agreed that the
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Webinar: Update on New Connecticut Legislation and its Effect on Mask Requirements in Schools
On February 15, 2022, the Governor’s authority to issue emergency orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic expired. Governor Lamont has signed into law House Bill
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Andreana Bellach and Tom Mooney Discuss Mask Mandate End in Connecticut Law Tribune Article
Andreana Bellach and Tom Mooney discuss Governor Ned Lamont’s plans to lift Connecticut’s mask mandate in school beginning February 28 in the Connecticut Law Tribune
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DPH Revises Implementation Guidance for Executive Order 13G, Including Requirements for Test Results, Documentation, and Return-to-Work Protocols
Since September 2021, and as explained in our prior post, Executive Order 13G and Implementation Guidance for Executive Order 13G issued by the Connecticut
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CSDE Allows Unvaccinated Covered Workers to Submit At-Home COVID-19 Test Results Post-Winter Break
As school districts well know, and as explained in our prior post, Executive Order 13G and Implementation Guidance for Executive Order 13G issued by
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CSDE Issues Memorandum Regarding Limited Use of Remote Learning as a School Day
On December 31, 2021, the Connecticut State Department of Education (“CSDE”) issued a memorandum updating guidance to school districts regarding the use of remote learning
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