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Key Issues in Special Education Law
Presenting: Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq. Product Description Special education law is continually developing; it is imperative for practitioners to be up-to-date on the latest issues and cases. This program provides a concise overview of[...]
Presenting: Mary Ellen P. Sowyrda, Esq.
Expert faculty highlight current issues and developments, including the pervasive impact of and derivative issues from COVID-19. They also focus on practice before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) and provide an efficient overview of significant federal court and BSEA decisions from the past year. You get insight into the latest issues, as well as a look at trends that impact your practice—and your clients.
- Welcome and Introduction
- BSEA Update, Including Key Stats
- Key Decisions Update
- COVID-19 Impact, Including Compensatory Services
- Election 2020 Implications
- “Ask the Experts” Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES REVISED TITLE IX REGULATIONS
On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education (“DOE”) issued final regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The new regulations go into effect on August 1, 2024, so school districts are encouraged to review their policies and procedures and provide staff training on these new regulations as soon as possible. The final regulations continue to list specific elements that must be included in any policy, such as range of disciplinary actions, standards of evidence, and procedures. The DOE has provided template policies here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/resource-nondiscrimination-policies.pdf and Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane will be creating model policies and notice letters as well.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES REVISED TITLE IX REGULATIONS
On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education (“DOE”) issued final regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The new regulations go into effect on August 1, 2024, so school districts are encouraged to review their policies and procedures and provide staff training on these new regulations as soon as possible. The final regulations continue to list specific elements that must be included in any policy, such as range of disciplinary actions, standards of evidence, and procedures. The DOE has provided template policies here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/resource-nondiscrimination-policies.pdf and Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane will be creating model policies and notice letters as well.