by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Sep 20, 2023 | Civil Rights, Education Law
Right now, the rights of transgender people are under attack in this country. At least 21 states have bans on gender affirming care for transgender yourh, with more and more legislatures introducing bills like these. According to the Movement Advancement Project, 23... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Sep 18, 2023 | Education Law
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans are both crucial programs to help K-12 students with disabilities who need specialized education get the support they need in school. Students’ rights to IEPs are protected under the Individuals with Disabilities... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jul 11, 2023 | Education Law
The impact discipline has on students across the country cannot be overstated. While positive discipline practices can promote safe learning environments and aid students in developing key skills, negative discipline practices can harm students’ well-beings, make... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | May 22, 2023 | Disability Law, Education Law
Right now, more and more students across the country are engaging in school avoidance. School-avoidant behavior is when a student refuses to go to school or has difficulty being in school all day. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, eight million students were considered... by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Apr 12, 2023 | Disability Law, Education Law
On March 9th, 2023, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against the Special School District of St. Louis County, Missouri Educational Facilities Authority and Great Circle for discrimination based on disability in violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act, and... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Feb 1, 2023 | Education Law
A Missouri lawmaker is looking to end school suspensions for the state’s youngest students. Rep. Ian Mackey, D-St. Louis, is the sponsor of a new bill that would ban suspensions for children in kindergarten through third grade. The bill would also discourage...