Of Mouseholes and Elephants: The Statute ofLimitations for Impartial Hearings Under theIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act

Authors

Perry A. ZirkelFollow

First Page

305

Last Page

332

Abstract

The purpose of this article, in light of the practical significance and the limited literature addressing the IDEA’s hearing level SOL, is to provide a current and concise overview of the case law addressing this specific issue. Part I provides the basic nature and purpose of SOL generally, and specifically how SOL applies to the IDEA’s impartial hearings. Parts II–IV addresses the elements of the SOL statutory provisions in terms of the triggering date, the exceptions, and the duration and effect of the SOL, including the importance of G.L. v. Ligonier Valley School District Authority. Part V provides practice pointers for IDEA IHOs.

Recommended Citation

Perry A. Zirkel, Of Mouseholes and Elephants: The Statute ofLimitations for Impartial Hearings Under theIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act, 35 J. Nat’l Ass’n Admin. L. Judiciary 305 (2016)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/naalj/vol35/iss2/2