Pete Maher will be a panelist and present a session on student behavior and mental health during the ConnCASE March 2022 Virtual Legal Conference. The
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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, 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.
Pete Maher will be a panelist and present a session on student behavior and mental health during the ConnCASE March 2022 Virtual Legal Conference. The…
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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…
Continue Reading Webinar: Update on New Connecticut Legislation and its Effect on Mask Requirements in Schools
Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article, “How I Advise My Clients: How should a district respond if parents refuse
On January 11, 2022, the federal District Court for the District of Connecticut dismissed a lawsuit brought by two associations and three individuals against three…
Continue Reading District Court Dismisses Challenge to Elimination of Religious Exemptions from School Vaccine Mandates
Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article, “Dos, don’ts for conducting MDRs involving students with ED.” To read the full…
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Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “Focus on Programming When Student Accumulates Removals During Remote Instruction”. To read the…
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Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “ “Investigate placement, safety if young child starts receiving multiple suspensions.” To read…
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As schools across the state rushed to solidify reopening plans, a number of special education concerns needed to be addressed. We have prepared the following…
Continue Reading FAQs: Reopening 2020, Special Education Edition
On June 10, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut ruled in A.R. v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 3:16-cv-01197 (CSH…
Continue Reading State Appeals Decision Regarding Maximum Age of Eligibility for Special Education
Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article “Anticipating a lot of IEP meetings this fall? Find out how to…
Continue Reading Peter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Anticipating a lot of IEP meetings this fall? Find out how to get organized”