Injuries on school grounds are fairly common. One study cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 80% of elementary school children visit the nurse because of injuries … [Read more...]
Connecticut Compulsory Education Laws
It’s only natural for parents to worry about their children getting the best education possible. Meanwhile, it seems like kids are naturally trying to get out of school as much as possible. So you may … [Read more...]
Do Anonymous Social Media Apps Create Title IX Violations?
In 2015, students at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, used Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app, to spew hatred and violence against their classmates. Posters lobbed … [Read more...]
Student’s Imminent Injury Sparks Exception to School Immunity
“Imminent harm excludes risks which might occur, if at all, at some unspecified time in the future,” pursuant to Superior Court Judge A. Susan Peck’s 2006 decision, Cady v. Tolland. Allegedly, the … [Read more...]
Developing Your Special Education Child’s Individualized Education Program
A recent series of articles on this website provides an overview of the special education process so you, as a parent, know what to expect. You have the right to make sure your child receives a free … [Read more...]
Tenured Teacher’s Wrongful Termination Claims Dismissed for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies
The Superior Court of Connecticut, Judicial District of Stamford-Norwalk at Stamford granted a school district’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit by a terminated teacher, who claimed he was fired because … [Read more...]
The Boundaries of a Child’s Constitutional Right to Education in Connecticut
Under the Constitution of Connecticut, “There shall always be free public elementary and secondary schools in the state.”[1] However, to satisfy free appropriate public education, or FAPE, … [Read more...]
Individualized Education Programs are Developed for Special Education Students
Once it is determined that your child is eligible for special education services under the IDEA, an individualized education program will be developed to meet the particular needs of your child. The … [Read more...]
Are Special Education Students Held to the Same Disciplinary Rules as Other Students?
Is my child obligated to adhere to the same disciplinary rules as any other student? The code of student conduct that your child’s school district has in place applies to all students, including … [Read more...]
What Parents Should Know About School Suspensions in Connecticut
It is now well-established that out-of-school sanctions have an adverse academic and social impact on students. Out-of-school suspensions and expulsions contribute to poor performance in school, … [Read more...]
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