On April 24, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its much-anticipated final rule regarding website and mobile app accessibility for state and
Continue Reading Department of Justice Issues Final Rule on Web Accessibility and the ADAPeter J. Maher
Peter Maher represents boards of education and other entities in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on special education issues, labor and employment matters and, more recently, issues related to school operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. A former educator, Peter draws on his firsthand knowledge of the needs and goals of school stakeholders to provide practical, community-specific and timely counsel that helps prevent problems when possible and solve them when necessary. Whether navigating sensitive special education matters or advising on day-to-day district operations, he partners with his clients to identify opportunities and pursue a clear path in the face of today’s challenges.
Supreme Court Announces New Test for Determining Whether Social Media Posts Constitute State Action
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court considered whether James Freed, a city manager who maintained a “mixed use” Facebook account on which he posted information…
Continue Reading Supreme Court Announces New Test for Determining Whether Social Media Posts Constitute State ActionRegister Now for Connecticut Association Of Schools’ (CAS) Annual Leadership Conference 2024
It’s not too late to register for the Connecticut Association of Schools’ Annual Leadership Conference. Several Shipman attorneys will present as part of the…
Continue Reading Register Now for Connecticut Association Of Schools’ (CAS) Annual Leadership Conference 2024SDE 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…
Continue Reading SDE Develops New Notice About Special Education Mediation to Be Read Aloud at PPT MeetingsPeter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Pondering More Restrictive Placement for Unruly Student: Does it Constitute Predetermination?”
Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article, “Pondering more restrictive placement for unruly student: Does it constitute predetermination?” To read…
Continue Reading Peter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Pondering More Restrictive Placement for Unruly Student: Does it Constitute Predetermination?”Second Circuit Upholds Law Repealing Religious Exemptions for Mandatory Immunization Requirements for School Enrollment
In its recent decision, We the Patriots USA, Inc. v. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Development, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second…
Continue Reading Second Circuit Upholds Law Repealing Religious Exemptions for Mandatory Immunization Requirements for School EnrollmentDOJ Issues Proposed Rules Regarding State and Local Government Website Accessibility
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) setting…
Continue Reading DOJ Issues Proposed Rules Regarding State and Local Government Website AccessibilityState Department of Education Issues Guidance Regarding Extension of Special Education Eligibility
As many school district administrators know, Connecticut recently enacted Public Act No. 23-137, which extends eligibility for special education and related services under the Individuals…
Continue Reading State Department of Education Issues Guidance Regarding Extension of Special Education EligibilityPerez 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…
Continue Reading Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools: Supreme Court Narrows IDEA Exhaustion RequirementPeter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “When it Comes to Electronic IEPs, Don’t Sacrifice Individualization for Convenience”
Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article, “When it comes to electronic IEPs, don’t sacrifice individualization for convenience” To read…
Continue Reading Peter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “When it Comes to Electronic IEPs, Don’t Sacrifice Individualization for Convenience”