Mar 1, 2026 | by Special Education Solutions
In S.C. v. New York City Dep’t of Educ., No. 23 CIV. 1266 (LGS), 2024 WL 3518522, 124 LRP 28367 (S.D.N.Y. July 24, 2024), the court adopted a magistrate judge’s recommendation that attorneys’ fees be awarded to a prevailing parent in a reduced amount following...
Mar 1, 2026 | by Special Education Solutions
Payment disputes under the maintenance of placement provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) continue to generate federal litigation in New York. In Chaperon v. Banks, No. 24-CV-05135 (JAV), 2025 WL 2207908, 125 LRP 22657 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 4,...
Feb 9, 2026 | by Special Education Solutions
In J.M. v. New York City Department of Education, 161 F.4th 149, 125 LRP 32414 (2d Cir. Dec. 9, 2025), the Second Circuit vacated the dismissal of a class action challenging New York City’s alleged policy of discontinuing Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...
Feb 9, 2026 | by Special Education Solutions
In A.P. v. Pearland Independent School District, 158 F.4th 672, 125 LRP 30747 (5th Cir. Nov. 10, 2025), the Fifth Circuit rejected parents’ claims that a school district violated its child find obligations and improperly denied eligibility for special education under...
Feb 9, 2026 | by Special Education Solutions
In North East Independent School District v. I.M., No. 24-50833, 2025 WL 3251027, ___ F.4th ___, 125 LRP 31441 (5th Cir. Nov. 21, 2025), the Fifth Circuit affirmed the decisions of an impartial hearing officer and district court concluding that the district denied a...
Feb 9, 2026 | by Special Education Solutions
In Powhatan County School Board v. Skinger, No. 3:24cv874, 125 LRP 17324 (E.D. Va. June 2, 2025), motion to vacate denied, 2025 WL 1842621 (E.D. Va. July 2, 2025), the district court addressed improper filings submitted by a pro se defendant who acted as an advocate...
