Is homework required by law?
In this episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham — the Special Education Boss® — breaks down one of the most common questions families bring to the IEP table: “Is homework legal, and what happens when it causes more harm than help?”

Karen explains what IDEA, ESSA, and state laws actually say about homework (spoiler: nothing requires it).

She also answers real questions from parents, educators, and paraprofessionals across the country, including:

✨ How to request testing to move from a 504 Plan to an IEP
✨ How 504s apply to afterschool programs run by outside companies
✨ Steps to take if testing was conducted without parental consent
✨ How to challenge incorrect placements or restrictive classroom settings

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