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May 5, 2011 | Article

Forest Grove Update – Parents Denied Reimbursement Under IDEA Statute in Groundbreaking FAPE Case

In the context of free appropriate public education (FAPE) litigation under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the words "Forest Grove" mean many things, especially to lawyers...

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April 7, 2011 | Article

IDEA Rights – Court Awards Full Reimbursement for Less Than Perfect Private Placement

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April 26, 2010 | Article

FAPE Advocates Take Note: Court May Require Exhaustion of Remedies 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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November 9, 2009 | Article

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Does Not Require Receipt Of Special Education Services Prior to Seeking FAPE Reimbursement for Private Placement of Disabled Student

In an important ruling supportive of parental and student rights to a "free appropriate public education" (FAPE), the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Individuals With Disabilities Education...

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