by Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq. and Ira Fingles, Esq.
When most people use the term “special education,” they are referring to the rights created by a federal statute known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or “IDEA.” In addition to the IDEA, however, there is another federal statute that provides important rights for students with [...]
Archive for May, 2007
By S. Paul Prior, Esq.
In a case handled by this office, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously struck down DDD’s eligibility scheme for services. The rules written by DDD have been changed.
At issue was the extent to which proving eligibility rested with the family seeking services, and an important difference between state law and DDD’s [...]
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