Announcements

On February 14, 2013, the U.S. Department of Education published in the Federal Register, Final Regulations which change the frequency with which public agencies, including school districts, must obtain parental consent to bill Medicaid for such reimbursable services such as occupational therapy, … [Read more...]

In January 2013, the Town of Waitsfield settled long-standing litigation with the owner of property adjoining the well site for the Town's municipal water project. Having obtaining positive decisions from the Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division, on the issues of condemnation and damages in a … [Read more...]

If you are initially found to be "ineligible" for FEMA assistance, or are dissatisfied with the amount of assistance you are awarded, you can appeal FEMA's decision. Your appeal must be filed within 60 days of the date of FEMA's letter to you. You can get information on how to appeal by calling … [Read more...]

As a public service, we are posting the following information about potentially available assistance to help your community deal with the impacts of Hurricane Irene. "Public Assistance – FEMA will cover the cost to towns for repairing and restoring service to infrastructure. These funds are … [Read more...]

After a rocky start, it appears that the “official and final” version of the revised Special Education Rules will soon be available after the version that was approved by the State Board of Education is also approved by LCAR (Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules). If you have any questions, … [Read more...]

In March, Patti Page argued a special education case for a Vermont School District before the (federal) Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan. The District prevailed. The Court (in an unpublished opinion) found that the Parents had not only “enjoyed throughout the IEP-development process” a … [Read more...]