Student v. Wachusett Regional Schools District – BSEA # 09-2526

Student v. Wachusett Regional Schools District – BSEA # 09-2526(2) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Student v. Wachusett Regional School District BSEA# 09-2526 RULING ON MOTION TO DISMISS APPEAL BACKGROUND 1. On October 9, 2008 Parents’ attorney requested an expedited hearing before the BSEA. Expedited status was initially granted. 2….Look at this result

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Northbridge Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2533

Northbridge Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2533 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Northbridge Public Schools BSEA # 09-2533 RULING ON MOTION TO COMPEL INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR ACCESS On October 14, 2008, Student’s attorney filed a Motion to Compel Independent Evaluator Access to School Staff ( Motion to Compel ). The attorney…Look at this result

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Zale and Springfield Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2701

Zale and Springfield Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2701 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Zale1 and the Springfield Public Schools BSEA #09-2701 Ruling on Parent’s Motion for Protective Order This matter comes before the Bureau on the request of the Parent for assistance in regulating the conduct of the attorneys…Look at this result

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Lawrence Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2746

Lawrence Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2746 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Lawrence Public Schools BSEA # 09-2746 RULING RE JOINDER OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Introduction On December 12, 2008, Lawrence Public Schools (Lawrence) filed with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) a motion to join…Look at this result

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Medford Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2774

Medford Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2774 COMMONWEATLH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Medford Public Schools BSEA# 09-2774 RULING ON MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION TO DISMISS PARENTS’ HEARING REQUEST WITH PREJUDICE BACKGROUND On October 23, 2008 Parents filed a Hearing Request with the BSEA against the Medford Public Schools (MPS) which…Look at this result

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Danvers Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2776

Danvers Public Schools – BSEA # 09-2776 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Danvers Public Schools BSEA # 09-2776 RULING ON MOTION TO DISMISS This ruling is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq .), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29…Look at this result

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Cody and New Bedford Public Schools – BSEA # 09-3103

Cody and New Bedford Public Schools – BSEA # 09-3103 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Cody1 BSEA# 09-3103 RULING ON MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BACKGROUND On November 13, 2008 Parent filed for a BSEA hearing against the New Bedford Public Schools (NBPS) and the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families…Look at this result

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Northampton Public SChools v. Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation – BSEA # 09-3451

Northampton Public SChools v. Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation – BSEA # 09-3451 COMMIONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re : Northampton Public Schools v. Massachusetts Department of Mental Health & Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation BSEA # 09-3451 Ruling on Northampton Public Schools’ Motion for Stay-Put Order…Look at this result

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Hudson Public Schools v. Sam – BSEA # 09-3499

Hudson Public Schools v. Sam – BSEA # 09-3499 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Hudson Public Schools v. Sam1 BSEA# 09-3499 RULING ON HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BACKGROUND Sam is a fifth grade special education student in the Hudson Public Schools who functions under an Individual Education…Look at this result

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Carol and Attleboro Public Schools – BSEA # 09-3926

Carol and Attleboro Public Schools – BSEA # 09-3926 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS In re: Carol1 and Attleboro Public Schools BSEA# 09-3926 BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS RULING ON PARENT’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT BACKGROUND On January 5, 2009 the Attleboro Public Schools (APS) filed a Hearing Request with the BSEA which was assigned the…Look at this result

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Student v. Worcester Public Schools – BSEA # 09-4367

Student v. Worcester Public Schools – BSEA # 09-4367 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Student v. Worcester Public Schools BSEA # 09-4367 RULING ON WORCESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION FOR DIRECTED VERDICT A hearing in the above-referenced matter was held on June 8, 9 and 23, 2009 in Worcester and Malden,…Look at this result

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Natick Public Schools – BSEA # 09-4771

Natick Public Schools – BSEA # 09-4771 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Natick Public Schools BSEA # 09-4771 RULING ON MOTION TO DISMISS A. INTRODUCTION On February 10, 2009, Parents, through their attorney, filed with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) their Hearing Request , seeking reimbursement for their…Look at this result

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Scituate Public Schools – BSEA # 09-5506

Scituate Public Schools – BSEA # 09-5506 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Scituate Public Schools BSEA # 09-5506 RULING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY DECISION A. INTRODUCTION On March 16, 2009, Parents filed their Hearing Request with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). On April 3, 2009 and April 23,…Look at this result

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Student and Springfield Public Schools – BSEA # 09-5976

Student and Springfield Public Schools – BSEA # 09-5976 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Student and Springfield Public Schools BSEA 09-5976 RULING This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Motion of the Springfield Public Schools to Join the Department of Mental Retardation, the Department…Look at this result

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Fall River Public Schools – BSEA # 09-6962

Fall River Public Schools – BSEA # 09-6962 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Fall River Public Schools BSEA # 09-6962 RULING RE JOINDER OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH Introduction On May 27, 2009, Fall River Public Schools (Fall River) filed with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) a…Look at this result

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