Special Education Students Aging Out of the System – Changes in Eligibility Criteria
Update: 2023-10-02
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A recent federal court decision and an informal opinion of counsel from the NYS Education Department reinterpreted the law related to special education eligibility. In this episode, we focus on special education, specifically the rules for determining when a student with a disability has aged out of the eligibility criteria.
As we dive into our discussion today, please keep in mind that board members should seek legal counsel from their school attorneys when considering these important legal developments.
Host:
Darci D’Ercole, Director of Leadership Development, NYSSBA
Guests:
Jeff Weiss, Esq., Harris Beach PLLC
Anne McGinnis, Esq. Harris Beach PLLC
RESOURCES:
Harris Beach Legal Alert, 7/10/23: New York Issues Legal Opinion that School Districts Provide Special Education Services Until Age 22
https://bit.ly/3LFtH71
Harris Beach PLLC | Attorneys at Law: www.harrisbeach.com
Stock media provided by www.pond5.com
As we dive into our discussion today, please keep in mind that board members should seek legal counsel from their school attorneys when considering these important legal developments.
Host:
Darci D’Ercole, Director of Leadership Development, NYSSBA
Guests:
Jeff Weiss, Esq., Harris Beach PLLC
Anne McGinnis, Esq. Harris Beach PLLC
RESOURCES:
Harris Beach Legal Alert, 7/10/23: New York Issues Legal Opinion that School Districts Provide Special Education Services Until Age 22
https://bit.ly/3LFtH71
Harris Beach PLLC | Attorneys at Law: www.harrisbeach.com
Stock media provided by www.pond5.com
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