Land et al. v. Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Grantee: Northern Justice Project
Amount Granted: $25,000
Year Awarded: 2024
Land et al. v. Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is a class action brought on behalf of children and their parents against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Palmer, Alaska, seeking to end the district’s disproportionate use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities. In May, the case achieved a partial settlement that requires school district officials to notify a parent or guardian if a student is restrained or isolated, provide written reports, and electronically track these incidents. The case is still ongoing.
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