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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Peter Maher represents boards of education and other entities in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on special education issues and labor and employment matters. 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.
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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Earlier this month, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) released joint guidance about…
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Source: SpecialEdConnection, 11/22/24, reprinted by permission
Peter J. Maher is quoted in this SpecialEdConnection article entitled “See notice of unilateral placement as chance to win…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 Meetings
Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article, “Pondering more restrictive placement for unruly student: Does it constitute predetermination?” To read…
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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…
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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…
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