by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Apr 10, 2025 | Disability Law, Employment Law
On March 31, 2025, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against FedEx Freight, alleging that the company terminated our client due to his disability, retaliated against him for accessing FMLA leave during his employment at FedEx, and interfered with his right to take...
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Apr 8, 2025 | Education Law
In both Missouri and Illinois, juvenile students who are incarcerated have a right to a free and appropriate education. These students are some of the most vulnerable in the country. In Missouri, the law states: “The school districts, except school districts which...
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Apr 1, 2025 | Education Law
The federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires all public school districts to provide students experiencing homelessness with the right to enroll and stay in public school, free transportation to and from school, and other academic support. But according...
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Mar 28, 2025 | Local News
According to multiple reports, girls needing specialized care in the foster care system in Missouri are facing a lack of beds. Missouri Girls Town, a home for girls with mental or behavioral health needs, is facing staffing and funding challenges, causing it to...
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Mar 27, 2025 | Disability Law, Education Law
A recent NPR report details the experience of a child with disabilities in California who has missed days and days of school because her school district has been unable to provide her the dedicated, one-on-one aide she is guaranteed. Her mother says the school...