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C.W.L. & E.L. ex rel. C.L. v. Pelham Union Free School District

S.D.N.Y.December 9, 2015No. 14 CV 9705 (VB)Cited 2 times
SettlementPelham Union Free School District
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Case Details

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Briccetti
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Published
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Settlement reached in Second Circuit case

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Outcome

Settlement reached in special education discrimination case involving students with disabilities in Pelham Union Free School District alleging violations of IDEA and Section 504.

What This Ruling Means

# Pelham Union Free School District Settlement **What Happened** Students with disabilities and their parents sued the Pelham Union Free School District, claiming the school failed to provide appropriate educational services. The families alleged the district violated federal laws protecting students with disabilities, specifically claiming the school did not follow required procedures and did not offer a proper education plan tailored to each student's needs. **What the Court Decided** Rather than go to trial, both sides reached a settlement agreement in December 2015. The specific terms were not publicly disclosed, and no monetary damages were reported in the court records. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case reinforces that schools must comply with federal disability protection laws. It demonstrates that when schools fail to properly serve students with disabilities, families can challenge these decisions in court. The settlement shows schools may prefer resolving these disputes outside court rather than defending their actions at trial, which can encourage families to advocate strongly for their children's rights and appropriate services.

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