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Can Guardians Overcome Certain Mental Health Rights

WebNo, a guardian of the person cannot voluntarily admit their ward to a mental health facility, which includes the behavioral unit of a nursing home [1], without the consent of their …

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Mental Health and Confidentiality Law – Whitted Takiff Law

WebWTH staff is extremely knowledgeable regarding federal and state mental health laws and has experience representing schools, mental health institutions and professional …

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Neal E. Takiff – Whitted Takiff Law

WebPartner. Phone: (847) 564-8662. Fax: (847) 564-8419. Email: [email protected]. Neal E. Takiff is a partner with the law firm of Whitted …

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Compensatory Education: An Update Based on Recent Decisional …

WebCompensatory education is an equitable form of reimbursement when a school district does not provide a free and appropriate public education (“FAPE”). …

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Illinois Mental Health Confidentiality Act – Whitted Takiff Law

WebThe Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act (â IMHDDCAâ or â Actâ ), 740 ILCS 110/1, et seq., outlines extensive methods for handling mental …

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Home – Whitted Takiff Law

WebPractice Areas for Parents. Every child has unique and individual needs. Due process, equal protection, and both state and federal special education law require that every student …

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Psychiatric Hospitalizations, Lockouts and DCFS

WebYes. According to the Working Psychiatric Lockout Proposal by the Illinois Department of Human Services, at least one staffing will be held, which will include staff from the …

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Health Examinations and Immunizations: Certificate of Religious

WebThe amended law now requires that parents or legal guardians objecting to health examinations and immunizations present to their local school authority, [A] signed …

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Mental Health Law – Whitted Takiff Law

WebThe law office of Whitted + Takiff represents parents and children of the greater Chicago area, Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County, and other collar counties, and …

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Suspension Expulsion and Discipline Under the IDEA

WebIn Illinois, suspensions are defined as “a period not to exceed 10 school days.”. [2] The IDEA protects students with disabilities from excessive suspensions by defining the removal …

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Subpoena Illinois Mental Health File: Forms and Memo

Web[1] This means a preliminary review of the restricted file, by the judge, in his office and off the record. [2] It is our position that subpoenas received in the course of proceedings …

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Breach of Duty to Warn – Whitted Takiff Law

WebIn Bradley Center Inc. v. Wessner, a private hospital was held liable for failing to pursue “further attempts to evaluate in a more intensive fashion the inside deterioration” of a …

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Illinois Mental Health Confidentiality Act (comparison with FERPA)

Web[1] This means a preliminary review of the restricted file, by the judge, in his office and off the record. [2] It is our position that subpoenas received in the course of proceedings …

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Release of School Records and Confidentiality Issues

WebContact us through this site or by calling 847-564-8662 to discuss issues involving school records and confidentiality with an experienced education lawyer or advocate. The law …

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Duty To Warn – When Can I Break Confidentiality

WebSUMMARY. Under current Illinois law, mental health practitioners must break confidentiality and warn third parties (and this means, when applicable, the intended victim and law …

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Minor Consent Issues

WebI. The parent generally has the right and duty to make decisions concerning medical care for his/her child. A. However, the minor may consent: 1. When she is pregnant, she may …

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Special Education Eligibility Definitions (Illinois)

WebAn inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors; An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and …

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Implications for Physicians & Mental Health Providers

WebFor educational and informational purposes only. This information is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be relied upon in lieu

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Bullying and School Liability Case Summaries – Whitted Takiff Law

WebIllinois Bullying Prevention Law. Section 27-23.7of the Illinois School Code, which concerns ‘Bullying prevention’ is applicable to private non-sectarian schools. Specifically, the …

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