Prior Written Notice
Parents’ Place of Maryland Prior Written Notice, also referred to as PWN, is a key right for parents with children who have disabilities and special healthcare needs. This right is…
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Dear Colleague Letter
Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights July…
911 Address Flagging Program In The News!
Terrific article in Columbia Inspired Magazine about the development of the 911 Address Flagging Program by AUSOM and the Howard County Police Department. It features Lt. Bill Cheuvront who has…
Prior Written Notice is a Powerful Tool When Skillfully Used
by Jeff Martin, Esq. Essentially, IDEA 2004 requires the IEP team to formally and logically accept or reject any suggestions or requests that an IEP team member makes. (34 C.F.R.…
Parental Consent and IEPs: Important Changes to Maryland Law
Presented by Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland January 29, 2018 In July, a new Maryland law took effect to expand the rights of parents in the special…
Changes in Maryland Law Regarding Parental Consent in the IEP Process
Disability Rights Maryland The Special Education Fact Sheet from Disability Rights Maryland provides guidance to parents so they can make better, informed decisions before signing the new consent prepared in…
Endrew Decision Creates Important New Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
from The Bazelon Center The Supreme Court’s March 2017 decision in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District announced a new and more demanding standard for educating students with disabilities…
Parental Consent Under Maryland Law
Maryland State Department of Education DSE/EIS Technical Assistance Bulletin August 31, 2017 On April 10, 2017, the Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 710, which amended Education Article §8-405(f) to…
Basic Special Education Rights: A Legal Tour of the “Parental Rights Handbook”
Presented by Leslie Margolis, Maryland Disability Law Center, on Oct. 27, 2014. Learn more about the rights discussed in the “Parental Rights Handbook” (blue book) offered at each IEP meeting.…
Five-Day Rule
Maryland law (HB 596) requires school personnel to provide parents with an accessible copy of each assessment, report, data chart, draft Individualized Education Program (IEP), or other document(s) the IEP…
