…is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining allegations contained in this paragraph. Such allegations are therefore deemed denied and strict…

…belief about the truth of the remaining allegations in this paragraph and therefore denies them. 46 174. After reasonable investigation, Respondent lacks knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief…

…reform efforts did not eliminate the problem but rather, lulled us into a false sense of security. We therefore need to heighten our efforts to address the lead in paint,…

…of federal funds is defined as “any state or its political subdivision, any instrumentality of a state or its political subdivision, any public or private agency, institution, organization, or other…

…defined herein pursuant to Rule 23. C. Award prospective injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages. D. Declare unconstitutional and unlawful pursuant to Rule 57 of the Federal Rules of Civil…

…integral part of a thorough and efficient system of education. As a result, students are forced to use outdated instructional materials, share instructional materials, go without homework, and attempt to…

…filed a joint supplemental brief (“Exec. Supp. Br.”), except for the Board of Education, which broke from the other Executive Respondents and filed its own brief (“Bd. of Educ. Supp….

…at: http://www.education.pa.gov/Teachers%20- %20Administrators/School%20Finances/Education%20Budget/Pages/default.aspx (showing the BEF appropriations distributed per the formula in 2017-18 and the total BEF appropriation). See also Pa. Dep’t. of Educ., 2016-17 Summary Level State Revenue Annual…

what other programs should be defunded”). The Supreme Court, rejecting the Commonwealth’s argument, refused to abdicate all matters of budget appropriations to the legislature—particularly when appropriations and budget allotments affect…

Relief They Are Seeking Finally, in order to make their Petition appear more palatable and at least somewhat consistent with prior precedent, Petitioners repeatedly misconstrue the relief actually being sought…

…during the timeframe referenced in the Petition. 43. The Executive Respondents are without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of these allegations…

…WHAT IS “SPECIAL EDUCATION”? Special education is defined as “specially designed instruction” (SDI) and the “related services” needed by the child to benefit from that instruction. “Specially designed instruction” means…

…subgroup is subjected to overuse. Therefore, a regulatory definition should clarify that “reducing overuse” includes identification and reduction of the disproportionate use of any disciplinary practice that disrupts student learning,…

…diploma and corporal punishment are prohibited 7 2. Weapons offenses must be punished 7 3. Prohibited behavior must be set forth in published school rules 9 4. Rules and disciplinary…

…Attendance Requirements 2. Truancy a. Definition b. Notification of Truancy c. Truancy Penalties i. Possible Penalties for the Parent ii. A Parent’s Defense to an Allegation of Truancy iii. Possible…

…Lead Surveillance, Annual Report 2014 available at http://www.health.pa.gov/My%20Health/Infant%20and%20Childrens%20Health/Lead%20Poisoning%20 Prevention%20and%20Control/Documents/2014%20Lead%20Surveillance%20Annual%20Report%20r2.p df 3 Pediatric Lead Exposure Flint Water Results, Mona Hanna-Attisha, available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/282806501/Pediatric-Lead-Exposure-Flint-Water-Results http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/lib/health/familyhealth/lead_elimination_plan_for_2010.pdf http://www.nchh.org/Portals/0/Contents/PA%20-%20Impact%20Stmt.pdf http://www.health.pa.gov/My%20Health/Infant%20and%20Childrens%20Health/Lead%20Poisoning%20Prevention%20and%20Control/Documents/2014%20Lead%20Surveillance%20Annual%20Report%20r2.pdf http://www.health.pa.gov/My%20Health/Infant%20and%20Childrens%20Health/Lead%20Poisoning%20Prevention%20and%20Control/Documents/2014%20Lead%20Surveillance%20Annual%20Report%20r2.pdf http://www.health.pa.gov/My%20Health/Infant%20and%20Childrens%20Health/Lead%20Poisoning%20Prevention%20and%20Control/Documents/2014%20Lead%20Surveillance%20Annual%20Report%20r2.pdf http://www.scribd.com/doc/282806501/Pediatric-Lead-Exposure-Flint-Water-Results 2 There…

(Ohio 1979) ………………………………………………………… 30, 35, 38 Bd. of Educ. of Cty. of Kanawha v. W. Virginia Bd. of Educ., 639 S.E.2d 893 (W. Va. 2006) (Starcher, J., dissenting) ………………………………32 Bd….

Education for Disruptive Youth…………. 42 24 P.S. Article XIX-C: Disruptive Student Programs……………………………………………………….. 42 24 P.S. Article XIX-E: Private Alternative Education Institutions for Disruptive Students………. 45 Appendix 2: Pennsylvania Department of…

Program. Effective administration of special education programs is always important, but is especially crucial when schools utilize an inclusive instructional model. The administration of special education requires considerable amounts of…

…efficient system of public education.” PA. CONST. art. III, § 14. The legislature’s current definition of a “thorough and efficient system of public education”—as reflected in state academic standards and…