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March 11, 2011 | Article

Parent Who Loses IDEA Case Is Not Liable for School District's Attorney's Fees, Unless the Claim is Frivolous

Parents can breathe a sigh of relief now that the Ninth Circuit has decided the case of RP Prescott Unified...

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October 19, 2010 | Article

Federal Rehabilitation Act Is Potent Weapon For Disabled Students Because It Authorizes Damages, While IDEA Statute Is Restricted to Injuncitve Relief

When it comes to disabled students, there are two potent weapons for parents in the form of the Federal Rehabilitation Act (29 USC § 794) and the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA...

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June 10, 2010 | Article

Disability Dilemma for California Schools: Who Can Administer Insulin Treatment to a Diabetic Student? Only a Licensed Nurse, Says the Court

Accommodating students who suffer from disabilities can be a daunting challenge, especially for cash-strapped school districts.  The issue played out recently...

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April 23, 2010 | Article

FAPE Advocates Take Note: Exhaustion of Remedies May Be Required Under the IDEA Statute

When parents sue for relief under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 20 U.S. C. §§ 1400, et seq.), are they required to first exhaust remedies under the statute by engaging in...

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