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Doug C. v. State of Hawaii Dept. of Education
Hawaii Dept. of Education denies free appropriate public education to autistic child by holding annual meeting without father due to scheduling conflicts.
Education Jun. 13, 2013
Grace v. Beaumont Unified School District
Email from school district's head of human resources constitutes sufficient notice to terminate probationary school nurse's employment.
Education Jun. 5, 2013
San Diego Unified School District v. Commission on Professional Competence (Jesperson)
Teacher’s dismissal based on allegations that he inappropriately touched student is overturned because alleged conduct did not adversely affect teaching ability.
Education Mar. 26, 2013
Henderson v. Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Teacher may sue school district for its failure to give her first priority when rehiring despite prior administrative hearing regarding layoffs.
Education Mar. 14, 2013
California Charter Schools Association v. Los Angeles Unified School District
LAUSD's use of ‘norming ratios’ properly ensures that public school facilities are being shared fairly among pupils, including those in charter schools.
Education Feb. 7, 2013
Alejo v. Torlakson
Superintendent is not required by federal law to maintain onsite monitoring for categorical programs benefiting educationally disadvantaged students under No Child Left Behind Act.
Education Jan. 9, 2013
Los Angeles International Charter High School v. Los Angeles Unified School District
School district provides proper facilities for charter school by choosing nearby campus with adequate infrastructure and classroom space.
Education Oct. 12, 2012
Anchorage School District v. M.P.
School district deprives child of adequate 'free and appropriate public education' by relying on outdated individualized education program to provide benefits.
Education Jul. 20, 2012
Hoitt v. Dept. of Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Appeals Board does not abuse its discretion by limiting student's tuition reimbursement to rate charged by public institution that would meet student's needs.
Education Jul. 2, 2012
United Teachers of Los Angeles v. Los Angeles Unified School District
In dispute over charter school conversion, courts should refuse to compel arbitration of collective bargaining provisions in conflict with Education Code.
Education Jun. 29, 2012
Mooney v. Garcia
School district acted reasonably in denying parent's request to add item to agenda when it involved student-run event at one school.
Education Jun. 27, 2012
Boliou v. Stockton Unified School District
Commission on Professional Competence errs in refusing to issue proper determination following issuance of dismissal order, which entitled teacher to fees and costs.
Education Jun. 26, 2012
M.M. v. Lafayette School District
Plaintiff is not entitled to immediate judicial review of administrative law judge's interlocutory ruling made before financial decision in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act case.
Education Jun. 6, 2012
McIntyre v. Sonoma Valley Unified School District
School district properly classifies teacher as temporary when number of probationary employees on leaves of absence exceeded number of temporary teachers.
Education May 22, 2012
Oman v. Portland Public Schools
Plaintiff may not recover nominal damages under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act due to lack of Congressional intent to provide for such remedy.
Education May 14, 2012
Renee v. Duncan
Federal regulation permitting alternative-route teachers to be characterized as 'highly qualified teachers' is valid under temporary amendment to No Child Left Behind Act.
Education May 10, 2012
San Francisco Unified School District v. City and County of San Francisco
Application of city’s civil service rules to school district personnel does not constitute transfer of control, and thus, does not violate state Constitution.
Education May 6, 2012
Hartnett v. Crosier
Supervisory employee classification creates ambiguity regarding application of statute to management employees who were also supervisory employees.
Education Apr. 26, 2012
Stockton Teachers Association CTA/NEA v. Stockton Unified School Disitrict
Teachers must be treated as probationary employees where there was no evidence that they were terminated at expiration of categorically funded project.
Education Mar. 29, 2012
Stockton Teachers Association CTA/NEA v. Stockton Unified School Disitrict
Teachers must be treated as probationary employees where there was no evidence that they were terminated at expiration of categorically funded project.
Education Mar. 4, 2012
Welch v. California State Teachers' Retirement Board
Former teacher does not have reasonable opportunity to develop evidence of disability where she was misinformed of eligibility for disability retirement benefits.
Education Feb. 1, 2012
Opinion of Harris (08-509)
School counselors are permitted, but not required, to disclose students' confidential medical information to avert harm.
Education Jan. 3, 2012
Orange County Dept. of Education v. California Dept. of Education
School district that de-facto parent resides in is responsible for funding child's out-of-state special education.
Education Dec. 29, 2011
K.D. v. Hawaii Dept. of Education, State of Hawaii
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act does not require tuition reimbursements for private schooling if comparable education can be provided through public schools.
Education Dec. 28, 2011
Bullis Charter School v. Los Altos School District
School district violates Charter Schools Act by failing to accurately measure all facilities of comparable public schools and accurately describe facilities offered to charter school.
Education Nov. 23, 2011
Bullis Charter School v. Los Altos School District
School district violates Charter Schools Act by failing to accurately measure all facilities of comparable public schools and accurately describe facilities offered to charter school.
Education Oct. 31, 2011
Michael P. v. Dept. of Education, State of Hawaii
State regulations requiring exclusive reliance on ‘severe discrepancy model’ to determine eligibility for special education services violate Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Education Sep. 9, 2011
Theiler v. Ventura County Community College District
Time spent coaching does not count towards calculation of employee’s full-time equivalent.
Education Aug. 25, 2011
Payne v. Peninsula School District
Exhaustion requirement under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act does not bar non-IDEA federal or state law claims.
Education Aug. 1, 2011
E.M. v. Pajaro Valley Unified School District Office of Administrative Hearings
District court reviewing administrative decision under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act must consider additional, relevant evidence upon party’s request.
Education Jul. 15, 2011