What is a suspension? Under 22 Pa. Code § 12.6, a suspension is a form of exclusion from school for a period between 1 to 10 consecutive school days.[i] The school board is responsible for defining and publishing offenses that would lead to an exclusion such as a suspension. Despite the board’s ability to define […]
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Every public agency is required to, under Section 300.106 of the IDEA’s federal regulations, guarantee that extended school year services are available as needed to provide a child with a free appropriate public education (FAPE). A child is entitled to extended school year services when it is deemed necessary to fulfill a FAPE. The child’s
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In a nutshell, transition planning helps students with individualized education plans (IEPs) prepare for life after secondary school. Many times this service is overlooked. This can be due to a lack of information sharing between the schools and parents, a lack of school or community resources, and/or a general misunderstanding that a student who is
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Choosing a special education lawyer is no different than picking out a doctor or an accountant. You want to do your homework. Special education law is nuanced and complex. Practicing special education law requires not only an understanding of state and federal laws and regulations, but also a deep understanding of educational, psychological and psychiatric assessments, as
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