In its 2025 regular session, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides
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Special Education Legislative Update
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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OSERS and OESE Release Guidance on Inclusive Educational Practices Regarding Students with Disabilities
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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CAS Legal Mailbag – 12/19/24
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag,
I am a superintendent of a PreK-12 public school district here in Connecticut, and I
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 12/5/24
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Greetings Legal Mail Bag,
I have worked in districts that follow the policy that IEP progress reports are
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Peter Maher Quoted in SpecialEdConnection Article Entitled “See notice of unilateral placement as chance to win parents back to IEP”
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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CAS Legal Mailbag – 3/28/24
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag,
In our behavioral child study team meetings, we are often confused about when an FBA
Office for Civil Rights Releases New Data Snapshot Regarding the 2020-2021 Civil Rights Data Collection
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) has released a data snapshot about education access for students with disabilities drawn from OCR’s 2020-21
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OCR Releases New Resources Regarding Common Medical Conditions and Section 504 Compliance
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently released important guidance about when four common medical conditions may require accommodations under Section 504
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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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