by Jennifer Childress | Jun 29, 2023 | Legal Developments
Nidia Heston (“Heston”) sued the Austin Independent School District (“AISD”) on behalf of her minor son, A.H., alleging that AISD violated § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“§ 504”), the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (“§ 1983”)...
by Andrea Payne | Oct 24, 2022 | Fresh Ideas
The pandemic was a doozy for all our students, but it was a double whammy for students who struggle with executive functioning. Not only did they miss out on a huge chunk of time for developing and practicing appropriate social skills, but they also missed out on...
by Jennifer Childress | Aug 4, 2022 | Federal Guidance
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued new guidance aimed at helping public elementary and secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet the needs of students...
by Jennifer Childress | Jun 7, 2022 | Legal Developments
Parents of a Northwest ISD kindergarten student challenged the district’s special education evaluation. A special education hearing officer concluded that the evaluation complied with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). On appeal in federal court,...
by Andrea Payne | Oct 1, 2021 | Legal Developments
Last week the federal government announced that it will investigate TEA because the state organization’s guidance prohibiting mask mandates may be “preventing school districts in the state from considering or meeting the needs of students with disabilities.” TEA’s...
