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BMSJC Files Suit: Education Rights at Stake in Montana
The Case: Represented by the BMSJC and other counsel, two Montana high school students with disabilities and Disability Rights Montana have filed a class action lawsuit against Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction, Susie Hedalen, and Governor Greg Gianforte seeking an end to Montana's discrimination against disabled youth.
Under Montana law, all students awarded a diploma lose this right to a public education in the year they turn 18. Non-disabled students, not having been awarded a diploma, can continue their education until age 22. This extension does not apply to disabled students whose ability to receive an education ends at age 18, despite federal law granting them the right to an education until age 22. This lawsuit challenges this disparity under Montana law. Read more
Children’s Rights: Missouri Foster Care System Overhauls Psychotropic Medication Practices
The M.B. v. Tidball lawsuit, by spotlighting and addressing the overuse of psychotropic medications in Missouri's foster care system, led to significant social justice advancements, including safer medication practices and informed consent processes for vulnerable children. Read More
Disability Rights NY: New York State Ensures Voting Access for Print Disabilities
The settlement of this lawsuit marks a significant advancement in social justice by ensuring that voters with print disabilities in New York State have equitable access to the voting process, thereby reinforcing the principle of inclusivity in democracy. Read More
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