Issue Area: Special Education and other children's issues

Marika Steir graduates The DRC provides information, referral, and advocacy for children with disabilities who have problems with special education, obtaining appropriate benefits and services, and other issues. The DRC is frequently court appointed to represent juveniles when the child has a disability.

The DRC provides legal representation in matters of special education, but it does not have the resources to provide legal representation to all of the people who ask for our assistance. There are few lawyers in the state who take special education cases. The DRC has a special project with the New Hampshire Bar Association to train and support lawyers who want to develop their skills in special education law. For individuals who meet the income criteria for the NH Bar Association's Pro Bono referral service, the DRC will refer individuals and provide consultation to the attorney on special education law and procedure. If you are an attorney and would like to know more about this program, contact Amy Messer, Esq., Legal Director at the DRC.

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Congratulationds to Marika Steir, pictured here at her graduation prom Know your rights: special education information from the DRC

Special Education Due Process Hearings - info from the Department of Education

Information and comparison of the 2004 changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

More Information on No Child Left Behind

More Information on Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)

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More information on Transition and Postsecondary Issues

last updated: July 27, 2010

The Law: Statutes, Regulations, DOE-issued Memoranda

DRC Cases:

March 2007: Maine First Circuit case important for New Hampshire students: Mr. I. ex. rel. L.I. v. Maine School Admin. Dist. No. 55

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Main Section The Law Resources The DRC provides information, referral, and advocacy for children with disabilities who have problems with special education, obtaining appropriate benefits and services, and other issues. The DRC is frequently court appointed to represent juveniles when the child has a disability. The DRC provides legal representation in matters of special education, but it does not have the resources to provide legal representation to all of the people who ask for our assistance. There are few lawyers in the state who take special education cases. The DRC has a special project with the New Hampshire Bar Association to train and support lawyers who want to develop their skills in special education law. For individuals who meet the income criteria for the NH Bar Association's Pro Bono referral service, the DRC will refer individuals and provide consultation to the attorney on special education law and procedure. If you are an attorney and would like to know more about this program, contact Amy Messer, Esq., Legal Director at the DRC. Disabilities Rights Center Presents... Special Education and Discipline, a six part television series. Watch it on our website in streaming video! Find out if your child’s teacher is highly qualified Know your rights: special education information from the DRC Special Education Due Process Hearings - info from the Department of Education Information and comparison of the 2004 changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act More Information on No Child Left Behind More Information on Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) More information on Juvenile Justice issues More information on Transition and Postsecondary Issues last updated: July 27, 2010 The Law: Statutes, Regulations, DOE-issued Memoranda NH Rules for the Education of Children with Disabilities PL 108-446, The Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 PL 105-17, The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (old) PL 107-110, The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act NH RSA 169-B: Delinquent Children NH RSA 169-C: Child Protection Act (Abuse/Neglect) NH RSA 169-D: Children in Need of Services (CHINS) NH RSA 186-C: Special Education NH RSA 193-F: Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention (Bullying) All NH DOE-issued memoranda can be found on this DOE webpage DRC Cases: July 2010: Pushed to graduate? Not so fast. Hearing officer rules student still entitled to education because of insufficient progress on IEP and student’s need for additional courses and transition services August 2005: Bryan M. v. Litchfield School District December 03: Assistive Technology Training as Important as Assistive Technology Devices, Special Education Hearing Officer Decides DRC Files Amicus Brief in Maroni v. Pemi-Baker Regional School District: Case decided 10-9-03 2-25-04: Reimbursement for Private Placement: Court Rules Against Katie C. Full text of 1991 James O. consent decree; and full text of 2000 Stipulation Regarding Continuation of James O. Consent Decree and Corrective Action Plan, both in PDF format Full text of Eric L. 1997 Settlement Agreement and 2002 Second Stipulation Modifying the Settlement Agreement see also Jan 2003 Press Release March 2007: Maine First Circuit case important for New Hampshire students: Mr. I. ex. rel. L.I. v. Maine School Admin. Dist. No. 55 Other Places to Go For Legal Assistance New Hampshire Bar Association, lawyer referral program List of Private Attorneys who take Special Education Cases List of special education advocates and organizations who assist parents with special education problems Other Resources Center for Law and Education Center for Mental Health in Schools Children's Alliance of New Hampshire The Claremont Coalition to improve the quality of education in NH Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education Council of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions Council for Exceptional Children The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Education-A-Must Education Equals Future Education Law Resource Center Epilepsy in Young Children, a NH website Family Resource Connection of the NH State Library Guidance on Considering the Use of Physical Restraints in New Hampshire School Settings Imagine, a website dedicated to supporting people who experience disabilities and exhibit, what some have called, "difficult behaviors." The Institute for Community Inclusion has several publications about education and transition to work Institute on Disability International Dyslexia Association Internet Special Education Resources (for learning disabilities) Laurent LeClerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University LDOnline (learning disabilities and ADHD) Learning Disabilities Association of America M.I.C.E. (Multi-sensory Intervention through Consultation and Education ) Program National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education National Center on Educational Outcomes National Center for Learning Disabilities National Dropout Prevention Center for Students With Disabilities National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities National Youth Leadership Network The New Hampshire Branch of the International Dyslexia Association New Hampshire Challenge NH Connections NH Department of Education NHEdLaw, LLC - New Hampshire Special Education Legal Resources New Hampshire Family Voices New Hampshire Healthy Kids - Low Cost and Free Insurance Coverage for Uninsured Kids New Hampshire Partners in Health, addressing the needs of NH children with chronic health conditions New Hampshire Special Education Resources Office for Civil Rights: Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights Parent Information Center Parent to Parent of NH Project Forum: information that supports changes to special education policy and practice at the national, state and local levels Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health at Portland State University SchoolMentalHealth.org SERESC - Southeastern Regional Education Service Center Transition resources US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) IDEIA 2004 resources - includes topic briefs on specific issues Wrig htslaw - Special Education Law and Advocacy Yellow Pages for Kids With Disabilities, New Hampshire last updated: July 27, 2010

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