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Court Decisions and Opinions

A.W. Due Process and Settlement Enforcement

A detailed case involving a deaf student’s access to education, where the court found the school district violated a settlement agreement and denied a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under IDEA.

J.S. Disability Discrimination and Educational Access

A federal court opinion addressing a student’s removal from the classroom, raising discrimination claims under Section 504 and the ADA alongside IDEA violations.

ADA Retaliation for Special Education Advocacy (Norris Case)

A teacher’s retaliation claim after advocating for a student with disabilities, asserting First Amendment and ADA protections.

Retaliation, Homebound Placement, and FAPE

A case involving a medically-fragile student where the administrative judge found violations of FAPE and ordered homebound instruction and compensatory services.

Expulsion Reversed and MDR Overturned

A due process ruling in favor of the student, reversing an expulsion and overturning a Manifestation Determination Review due to procedural and substantive IDEA violations.

R.R. IEP Dispute and Fee Award Decision

A decision awarding attorney’s fees after a successful due process challenge concerning appropriate placement, accommodations, and support under IDEA.

A.W. Attorney’s Fees Following IDEA Hearings

A ruling affirming the plaintiff’s right to attorney’s fees following two IDEA due process hearings, pending clarification of hours and rates.

Denial of FAPE and Compensatory Services

A due process decision finding the school district failed to provide appropriate services and ordering compensatory education for the student under IDEA.

Private Placement and Mental Health Needs

A decision granting reimbursement for private school placement after the district failed to address the mental health needs of a student with a serious emotional disability.

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