Jul 16

Written by: David Stubblebine
7/16/2009 12:01 PM

On July 2, 2009, the Southern District of Ohio granted the parties’ Second Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Partial Class Action Settlement in the case of John Doe, et al., v. State of Ohio, et al., Case No. 2:91-cv-464  (Doe v. State of Ohio).  The partial settlement, which is reflected in a Consent Order, concerns certain claims regarding the State of Ohio’s procedures for implementing the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act of 2004) (IDEA).  The Consent Order is attached, as is a notice describing the lawsuit, the proposed settlement and upcoming proceedings on this matter.  Ohio students with disabilities and their parents or guardians have the ability to submit written comments or objections regarding the Consent Order.

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