Is It Legal for Teachers to Hit Students in Connecticut?
Key Takeaways No, it is not legal for teachers to hit students in Connecticut, because corporal punishment is banned in public schools. This means school teachers and public school employees cannot use physical punishment, spanking, or paddling as a form of discipline, even when d...
read moreU.S. Department of Education Announces - FORTE LAW GROUP
Forty-five years after publication of the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the landmark disability civil rights law, the U.S. Department of Education just announced plans to gather public input on possible amendments to those regulations in o...
read moreUpdated Guidance for the Use of Mitigation Strategies in Connecticut’s PreK-12 Schools as the result of COVID-19
On August 19, 2021, the Connecticut State Department of Education issued updated guidance for the use of the latest mitigation strategies that will be used throughout Connecticut’s Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade schools. The latest update, consisting of 9 pages of content, ...
read moreU.S. Department of Education Approves Connecticut’s Plan
U.S. Department of Education Approves Connecticut’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $369 Million to State The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the approval of Connecticut’s American Rescue Pl...
read morePOLICY LETTER 22-04: April 15, 2022 to Zirkel -Due Process Complaints, Due Process Hearings, State Complaints
Addresses requirements related to IDEA’s due process and state complaint procedures including: certain required content for a due process complaint; due process hearings timelines, including expedited due process hearings; the authority of hearing officers to order certain remed...
read moreOSEP Issues New Q&A Guidance on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed By Their Parents in Private Schools, A Message from Connecticut Special Education Attorney Jeffrey Forte
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) recently issued a new document titled “Questions and Answers on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools” in February 2022. It is intended to provide familie...
read moreNew Mediation Services Notice Requirement
The Connecticut State Department of Education recently issued a notice to all Connecticut school district superintendents and directors of special education regarding the availability of mediation services for parents and guardians of children requiring special education. The ...
read moreWhat is the New Entry Age for Kindergarten in Connecticut?
Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, children must be 5 years old on or before September 1st, 2024 to start kindergarten. This change is based on new state law that was approved in June 2023. According to Connecticut Public Act 23-208, Section 1(a), the Connecticut Legislature c...
read moreEmergency Broadband Benefit for Connecticut Families
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) recently shared information pertaining to the Emergency Broadband Benefits program (EBB) for qualified families. The EBB program provides a series of monthly discounts for broadband service and associated equipment to qualifyin...
read moreConnecticut State Department of Education Hosts Special Education Summit
The Connecticut State Department of Education is holding a Special Education Summit November 13th. This summit is open to the public to bring together educators, families, and students, as well as local leaders and experts. The special education summit will share perspectives on t...
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