Another cross-posting. The Second Circuit is on the verge of deciding whether, in considering a challenge to the substantive validity of an individualized education program (IEP) in special education cases, a court may consider retrospective evidence. That issue had not been considered in the administrative proceedings or by the district court, so the Second Circuit remanded the case to the district court to decide that issue. The decision in D.F. v. Ramapo Central School District can be found here. This post is also posted on my other blog, Second Opinions, which deals with the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Depression

Well, we're all depressed over the Supreme Court's decision in Schaffer v. Weast (well, except the school attorneys). So is the New York Times.

Alito and Special Education

Well, I haven't done any research on Judge Alito's record on Special Education, but I came across this artcle which gives me hope. You should read it, too.