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Date: December 26, 2014

Michigan Department of Education-Violation of IDEA and “Child Find”

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Date: December 26, 2014
by foleyandmansfield

Michigan Department of Education-Violation of IDEA and “Child Find”

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Michigan Department of Education-Violation of IDEA and “Child Find”

Greg successfully defended an administrative charge filed by a parent against a Detroit Charter school for allegedly violating IDEA and “Child Find.”  It was alleged that the School failed to provide special education services to the child.  The charge was dismissed by the Administrative Law Judge finding that the school had complied with IDEA and “Child Find” and that any deficiencies were the result of the parents failure to participate in scheduled IEPs and related programs.

Greg Meihn, Partner on Foley & Mansfield's employment team.

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