How Does the Increased Focus on Student Mental Health Needs Impact Child Find Obligations?

This session will examine Child Find obligations under Section 504 and IDEA in a post-pandemic world. We will review existing and developing case law and guidance and evaluate the distinctions between expanded general education initiatives and special education legal requirements. Attendees will explore the evolving risk of liability and exposure stemming from child find violations. Attorney William Zee will review best practices and offer proactive solutions to decrease child find violations and ensure legal compliance in connection with the increased focus on student mental health needs.