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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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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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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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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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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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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”). Compensatory education …

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IDFPR Complaints – Whitted Takiff Law

WebWTH represents a variety of educators and mental health professionals around the greater Chicago area, Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County, and other collar counties, …

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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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Providing Health-Related Services to Medically Involved Children

Web7. “Medical services” are services provided by a licensed physician. 34 C.F.R. 300.13 (b) (4). II. CAPSULE SUMMARY. The school district will be obligated to provide a particular …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tracy E. Kotlarz – Whitted Takiff Law

WebPhone: (847) 564-8662. Fax: (847) 564-8419. Email: [email protected]. Tracy E. Kotlarz is of counsel to the firm of Whitted Takiff LLC. Formerly, she was an attorney …

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Illinois Special Education Regulations and Definitions

Web1) The child’s IEP, as developed by the local school district; 2) The amount of tuition that will be charged; 3) Assurance that the special education staff of the placing school district …

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