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Child health

Transportation Troubles: The Challenges & Impact on Students with Disabilities in CPS

By Legal Council | August 31, 2023

The beginning of a new school year is typically filled with excitement, anticipation, and the promise of new learning experiences. However, for many families of students with disabilities in Chicago…

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The Invisible Disability: Supporting Mental Health Needs for Students with Disabilities

By Legal Council | May 11, 2023

Understanding Mental Health Needs for Youth It is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 7-13), and it is an important time of year to bring awareness to this vital issue,…

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Learning Beyond the Classroom: The Importance of HHIP for Children with Disabilities

By Legal Council | April 26, 2023

When many students returned to in-person learning in August 2021, our client, Michael, a second-grader, had to stay home. He wanted to be in school with his friends, but his…

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Legal Council and WBEZ Education Reporters Collaborate to Uncover Children’s Mental Health Crisis in Illinois

By Legal Council | March 28, 2023

** Trigger Warning to Readers: themes of self-harm/suicide ** Legal Council for Health Justice’s Policy Analyst, Barb Cohen (she/her), specializes in the advancement of accessible and quality special education. Her outreach…

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Informal Removals Impede the Rights of Children with Disabilities in School

By Legal Council | March 24, 2023

“Amy is having another one of her meltdowns. Please come pick her up as soon as you can.” “Marcus’s class is going on a field trip tomorrow, and we’re concerned…

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Facing Toxic Stress in Childhood: Behavioral Health Blog Series

By Legal Council | September 20, 2021

Learn how Illinois’ lack of accessible mental and behavioral health care impacts children.

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Chicago Students With Disabilities No Longer to Be Excluded From Free School Lunches

By Legal Council | June 29, 2021
Lawsuit filed against CPS

A judge granted preliminary approval for settlement of lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools for excluding students with disabilities from their free breakfast and lunch programs.

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FAQ: Chicago Public Schools Remote Learning, Fall 2020

By Legal Council | September 1, 2020

Legal Council experts share answers to frequently asked questions about the Fall 2020 CPS school year.

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Letter to CPS & Chicago Mayor: Feed Chicago Kids

By Legal Council | June 1, 2020
Lawsuit filed against CPS

Legal Council urges Chicago officials to reopen meal sites across the city.

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CPS Reinstates Transportation Services for Young Children

By Legal Council | January 27, 2020

Chicago children who are enrolled in Early Childhood Special Education are finally entitled to receive comprehensive transportation services.

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With great prizes and plenty of food and fun, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

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