FALL

The expansion of the ADA and Section 504 – What it means for schools
By Jeanne M. Kincaid

Court upholds disciplining student for violent writings
By James C. Schwellenbach

Student assaults at your school – Can schools be liable?
By Jonathan M. Goodman

Board grievance meetings are not hearings
By Daniel J. Rose

Magistrate Judge denies special education eligibility for non-school issues=
By Sara S. Hellstedt

The Pledge of Allegiance in school: Recent legal developments
By Mark A. Paige

New Special Ed Regs Permit Parents to Pull Kids from Coverage
By Eric R. Herlan

 


SUMMER

Law Court issues critical ruling construing Maine's Freedom of Access Act
By Peter C. Felmly

Legislature amends Freedom of Access Statute - Yet again
By Harry R. Pringle

Are you keeping up with special education discipline? PART TWO
By Eric R. Herlan

Annual Policy Summary and Checklist
By Ann S. Chapman

Third time's a charm: The Maine Supreme Court says no publicly funded reimbursements for sectarian schools
By Sara S. Hellstedt

First Circuit rejects delayed reimbursement claim
By Amy K. Tchao

The Alternate Organizational Structure ("AOS") – A new option for school reorganization in Maine
By Richard A. Spencer

Arbitrators rule in favor of schools
By Bruce W. Smith

 


SPRING

Must students testify in student and employee disciplinary hearings?
By Bruce W. Smith

Just one bite at the apple: Law Court rules against social worker
By Abigail Greene Goldman

First Circuit limits requirements for behavior intervention plans and transition services
By Jeeanne M. Kincaid

Aaah, summer... A great time for some policy housekeeping!
By Ann S. Chapman

Don’t lose the trees for the forest: A refresher on budget approval considerations
By E. William Stockmeyer

Hearing officer denies 504 eligibility
By Melissa L. Cilley

Consolidation offers opportunity to develop a long-term labor relations plan
By S. Campbell Badger

Recent modifications to Maine’s Child and Family Protection Act impact Maine schools
By Sara S. Hellstedt

Are you keeping up with special education discipline? Part One
By Eric R. Herlan

 


WINTER

Federal Appeals Court sides with school districts in limiting duties under the NCLB
By Gerald M. Zelin

"Double jeopardy" and teacher discipline
By Harry R. Pringle

If you want to hire a foreign teacher, plan ahead!
By Ted Kelleher

What the heck is an I-9 Form and why should I care?
By Ann S. Chapman

First Circuit denies private school tuition reimbursement Because of parents' "unreasonable" actions
By James C. Schwellenbach

Congress expands Family Medical Leave law
By Daniel J. Rose

Who's the boss? When two school districts share services, which district is the "public employer"?
By Jonathan M. Goodman

Hearing officer finds in-district placement for autistic student appropriate
By Sara S. Hellstedt