Mental health can be a difficult subject. In this episode Jeremy and Erin delve into the unique challenges that arise when addressing mental health concerns for students with disabilities. Including a recent case from Pennsylvania where a district was forced to defend its decisions to revise a student’s IEP after a parent alleged the school’s response inadequately addressed their child’s mental health concerns and pulled them out of school. The two then discuss what is “appropriate” under the IDEA when addressing a student’s mental health concerns and different strategies that can help a district cover its bases throughout the evaluation and reevaluation process.

Your favorite podcasters, Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf‑Wortman, will be attending LRP’s National Institute in New Orleans, April 26–29, 2026! Jeremy and Pam Leist will present 'What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Navigating Section 504’s Hidden Risks' at the Pre‑Symposium, followed by Monday sessions on Mental Health (Jeremy) and Service Animals (Pam).  Hope to see you there! Here is the link to register!