News & Legal Updates
Stay current on California legislation, court decisions, policy changes, and education rights news.
California AB 2 Expands Dyslexia Screening Requirements
New legislation requires all California public schools to screen students for dyslexia in grades Kâ2, with expanded supports for identified students and new training requirements for teachers.
Supreme Court Reaffirms FAPE Standard in Endrew F.
The Court's landmark ruling clarifies that IEPs must be reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of their circumstances â more than merely de minimis progress.
New IEP Procedural Safeguards Effective Fall 2026
Updated federal regulations strengthen parent notification requirements and expand timelines for IEP team meetings and evaluation responses.
California Expands Extended School Year Eligibility
New CDE guidance broadens the criteria for Extended School Year (ESY) services, making more students eligible for summer special education programming.
OAH Updates Due Process Hearing Procedures
California's Office of Administrative Hearings has updated its procedures for special education due process hearings, including new timelines and remote hearing options.
SERE Launches Free Education Rights Resource Hub
Student Education Rights Exchange officially launches its free online resource hub, providing plain-language guides, tools, and resources for families, students, and educators across California.