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When it comes to special education and disability law, students may be eligible for special education and related services if they have a disability that adversely impacts their learning – not just in academics, but in other areas as well. Some, like those with Asperger’s, have difficulty participating in group activities due to poor social and communication skills. Students with emotional or behavioral disabilities may struggle with life skills, self-regulation, organizational skills or coping skills. They may be eligible for services to help in these areas.
Hinkle, Fingles & Prior presented with The Family Support Center of New Jersey’s Community Partner Award.
Public schools may offer all sort of excuses why they cannot provide certain special education services to children with disabilities. Here are a few they CANNOT give for refusing to provide services.
When considering whether the student should be given a diploma prior to age 21, the IEP team may not rely solely upon whether a student has completed credits and coursework for graduation. It must also consider whether the student is prepared for further education, employment, and/or independent living.
Students who are chronically absent from school however, are often charged with ‘truancy’ regardless of whether the absence is a product of the student’s disability. Sometimes, students with disabilities miss school for reasons directly related to a disability, including mental illness, school phobia, depression, bullying from peers, lack of progress in school or health issues.
Students are being diagnosed with food allergies and chemical sensitivities at a higher rate than ever before. For example, the number of students under the age of five with severe peanut allergies has doubled during the past ten years. Because students spend such a significant portion of their days in school, it is essential that schools be equipped to accommodate the needs of students with food allergies and chemical sensitivities.
By: S. Paul Prior, Esq.
At this time of year, most school districts review and prepare individual education programs (IEPs) for next school year. There is a possibility that they will attempt to change your child’s program or placement.
Placement decisions are made by the IEP team, which includes the student’s parents. A district cannot unilaterally move [...]
Hinkle, Fingles & Prior attorneys are available to speak to your organization or constituents on a wide variety of relevant disability topics. If you'd like to schedule an event,