Shipman & Goodwin attorney and partner, Peter J. Maher will be featured on a panel at the Special Education Equity for Kids of Connecticut (or
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Peter 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.
Explore Title IX, Special Ed Overlap in Wake of Related Comments on Proposed Regulations
A Special Ed Connection article, featuring Peter J. Maher, reprinted by permission.
Now that the comment period for the Office for Civil Rights’ proposed Title…
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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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CDC and DPH Issue New Guidance To Help Keep Kids Healthy and Learning This Fall
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released new operational guidance for schools, which intends to help schools remain open for in-person…
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Peter Maher to Present During ConnCASE March 2022 Virtual Legal Conference
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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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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Peter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “How I Advise My Clients: How should a district respond if parents refuse to let their child return to in-person learning?”
Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article, “How I Advise My Clients: How should a district respond if parents refuse
District Court Dismisses Challenge to Elimination of Religious Exemptions from School Vaccine Mandates
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…
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Peter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Dos, don’ts for conducting MDRs involving students with ED”
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 Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “Focus on Programming When Student Accumulates Removals During Remote Instruction”
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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