TF vs Fox Chapel School District

[ajasfolks2]

. . . still no news . . .

No understanding how long this may take . . .

[daisy madness]

I'm nervous that it's taking so long.  If it was black and white, it would seem that the judge would make a ruling quickly.  I don't know much about this kind of stuff though.

[ajasfolks2]

I'm hoping it's taking awhile as there will be something positive and needs to be well-written.

_{DH says the delay is the interns.  LOL.} 

[notnutty]

I work daily in litigation (not in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals), but generally to receive an order can take a VERY LONG TIME.  If I understand this correctly, there was not an oral argument and all briefs were submitted on September 12th (correct me if I'm wrong).  If this information is correct, then it could take 3-6 months (or longer) for an order.  This is not an unusual amount of time to wait, especially from a Court of Appeals.

Unless the court indicated it would render a decision quicker than that-which is possible too considering the circumstances- My  guess is that we are in for a wait. 

[Macabre]

We got this response from @TTfoxchapel

@tffoxchapel: @FASupport @tffoxchapel  Other cases were submitted on brief the same day and decided upon that day and the next.  Some were from May.


So we'll see!

[ajasfolks2]

Thanks, notnutty for that inside intel . . . and thanks Mac for the related update.

It's hard to function with all my fingers and toes crossed for good luck.   

[Andiamo]

Can someone please explain what this case is about?  The original link in this thread is apparently Facebook which many of us don`t do.  Thank you.

[CMdeux]

In a nutshell-- whether or not it is appropriate-- nay, LEGAL-- for a school to define what an appropriate 504 plan can be in the case of a particular child.  That is, can they actually say;  "we're not including X, Y, or Z because that's in school policy and it'll make your 504 plan too long if we include all of that" or even "you don't need to know how we plan to address it"?

That is, do you HAVE to take what the school "offers" even if you don't believe it to be adequate?  What if your allergist approves it?  What if they don't TELL you whether or not they plan to do something that you and your allergist agree is essential-- or won't put it in writing just who or how?

More to the point, it's a case in which the federal court system is being used to pursue remedy for a 504 process gone awry. 

[CMdeux]

@EDcivilrights (Dept of Ed Civil Rights)
@usedgov (US Dept of Ed)
@CivilRights (US DOJ Civil Rights)
@ArneDuncan
@wrightslaw
@NDRNadvocates (Disability Rights NDRN)
@FoodAllergy (FARE)
@AllergicLiving
@TheAllergistMom
@faactnews

...bloggers, anyone who can spread the word, trend the tags, blog, rally the support, read what's happening, know what's at stake.

#WeAreTF #inclusion #educationcivilright

For anyone reading this on here who would not know I've been tracking this case and Ridley for a while. The Circuit court decision to deny TF's right to FAPE and harassment from the SD in retaliation was enormously harmful. This is happening--now. OCR is there in the Dept of Ed but this is different, federal court. Our inclusion in the public education system is at stake.

TF vs Fox Chapel Appeal

FARE amicus brief

Take the time to email FARE to thank them for taking such an important advocate's stance legally and publicly on our behalf. Take the time to point this out to Ed Civil Rights, Arne Duncan, the US Dept of Ed. Let them know these kids need the schools to engage them meaningfully to be fully included in their education SAFELY. This is being fought hard and this is our fight. Throw any and all support you can behind this. The outcome will matter. The argument of a safe and inclusive education coming to the attention of Dept of Ed, Dept of Justice Civil Rights as fully as possible will matter.

For anyone just entering this one for a good look at what this case entails-- see the above links.

[Macabre]

Can someone please explain what this case is about?  The original link in this thread is apparently Facebook which many of us don`t do.  Thank you.

You can treat many/most Facebook links as regular website links. Most  pages you can view even if you don't have a Facebook account.

[notnutty]

Update...please check out facebook page.

[ajasfolks2]

The outcome was not favorable for TF.

The ruling states "Not Precedential" at top.

[daisy madness]

Very sad.  Thank you for the update.  My thoughts are with TF and his very brave family.  Many thanks to them for standing up for what is right and true.

[lakeswimr]

Very sad.  The law should protect FA kids but it doesn't always.