by Dan DeMarle | Dec 9, 2024 | Federal, Legislation, Project 2025
““We have more students who are coming to school who are not potty-trained.” Marie Wiles was blunt about the increasingly basic needs of her pupils. She has served as superintendent of the Guilderland Central Schools, a suburb of Albany, for 14 years. ...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 9, 2023 | ADA, Federal, Legislation, Uncategorized
The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the rights of people with disabilities to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The high court said this week that it would take up a case known as Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer. At issue is whether individuals with...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 9, 2023 | Deafness, Federal, Legislation, Uncategorized
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials. The case the...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 3, 2023 | Federal, Legislation, Uncategorized
by Michelle Diament | March 22, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court determined that Miguel Luna Perez, who is deaf, can pursue claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act despite already reaching a settlement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 17, 2023 | Federal, Federal Government, Legislation, LGBTQ, Trans, US Department of Education
Kayla Jimenez – USA TODAY – in the D&C on 4/8/23 on page A11 The Biden administration is making headway on its promise to protect nonbinary and transgender student athlete eligibility and inclusion on college and K-12 sports teams. The Education...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 20, 2022 | Discipline/Suspensions, Federal, Legislation, School Districts, Section 504
Very important release yesterday from the U.S. Dept. of Education: “New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline” #SchoolDiscipline #DisabilityRights New guidance released today from the...
