The Gov. proposed suspending the AB 3632, that places a requirement on counties to provide mental health services for special education students. School Districts would provide the services likely on a phased in approach. Stay tuned for more...
Year: 2010
Special education for student’s who turn 18
When a disabled student turns 18 a, the student and his or her parent need to consider how the law impacts this event especially in terms of educational decision making.First, the law states: When a student receiving special education services who is legally competent...
Disability Rights for Students
Section 504, as well as several other state and federal laws, assist disabled students in both public elementary, secondary and post secondary (college and or university) institutions.In explaining the rights of disabled students under Section 504 and Section 504...
California Teacher Rights
California Teacher update: California Public Employee Relations Board upholds administrative decision that California Santa Ana Unified School District substitute teachers are guaranteed the right to select an employee organization of their choice and be members of an...
California School Psychologist Role
What can school psychologists do? Is there a duty of confidentiality if they are providing services to your child? What if your child is receiving special education by a school psychologist...what is their role then?The California Association of School Psychologists...
Special Education College Admission
Are you the parent of a disabled child who is considering college? Or, are you a disabled adult considering university admission? A recent email from a former client who has now been admitted to college notified us she was admitted under the Admission by Exception...
Special Education Regulations Update
The U.S. Dept. of Educ. has a department called OSERS which is required to provide federal regulations as well as guidance to regulations which implement the law contained in the IDEA. OSERS puts out guidance and policy letters on issues ranging from transportation...
California Disability Rights IHSS Services
IHSS stands for In-Home Supportive Services. IHSS provides services toadults and children with developmental disabilities who live in thecommunity in their own or family homes. Some services provided by IHSS are:-Personal care, which includes assistance with walking...
Can I have a document removed from my child’s education records?
Can I remove a record from my child’s Education File?Schools can be confusing for parents who are often plagued with bureaucracy and paperwork. What parents are often concerned about is stigmatizing labels and records which can and often will follow your child...
Budget Cuts and Impact on Litigation
As a litigator in civil rights and special education, it is impossible to ignore the impact of the state's budget woes on litigation.Often, we're asked "Should I sue"?When choosing the litigation route i.e. bringing your case to a Judge and/or Jury to decide, there...