An IEE is an Independent Educational Evaluation. If, after the school district evaluates your child, you, as a parent, disagree with that evaluation, you have the right to obtain an independent educational evaluation of your child. Parents may either pay for this...
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What are College Ethics Hearings?
Codes of conduct and honor codes are one of those things that all college students know about, but chances are they probably don’t think about them until they find themselves in front of an Ethics Committee for a hearing. This can be a scary process, and you may be...
Section 504: The Basics
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a federal law that prohibits institutions that receive federal funds from discriminating against individuals with a disability. In the college and university setting, this means that if your university receives federal...
Title IX
Title IX is a federal law passed in 1972 that prohibits schools and colleges that receive federal funds from discriminating on the basis of sex. The Supreme Court has held that Title IX can apply to incidents of bullying and harassment of students by other students. ...
What are the steps in a lawsuit?
Settlements in Colorado Car Accident Cases What happens if you get into a car accident in Colorado and the insurance adjuster doesn’t want to settle? When the insurance adjuster doesn’t give an offer you think is fair, the next step is to file a lawsuit. This can be a...
Types of Damages
People hurt in a car accident frequently ask: “I was injured in an accident, what can I be compensated for?” When you are injured, you often times focus on healing. Your health is definitely the most important thing, and it is important to take proactive steps in your...
What is the LRE?
Under the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), there is a concept outlined called the Least Restrictive Environment, or LRE. The same concept also exists under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. For the purposes of this article, we will be...
The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act of 2010
The Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act of 2010 came about after Michael Skolnik, a 22 year old nursing student, died as a result of a medical error during neurosurgery. During a CT scan, it was discovered that Michael had a three millimeter spot on his brain....
What is an IEP?
What is an IEP? An IEP (Individualized Education Program) is the document that describes what a free appropriate education is for an individual child. The IEP outlines what the least restrictive environment is for an individual student and what additional aids and...
Title IX In General
Title IX is an antidiscrimination statute passed in 1972 that applies to schools and colleges that receive federal funding. Under Title IX, schools that receivesfederal funds cannot discriminate against any person on the basis of sex. Title IX covers any public or...