An adoptive parent appealed the Department of Human Services’ decision to deny Title IV-B Adoption Assistance benefits for her two “special needs” children, whom she adopted from the State foster care system. In terminating these benefits without thirty days’ written notice, the Department violated a prior agreement between the parties.
State failed to provide proper advance notice. Read More
Petitioner is a youth committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Department revoked Petitioner’s community placement for failure to comply with the conditions of his placement. Petitioner has been sanctioned for a total of five placement violations, including his failure to provide a urine sample for purposes of random drug testing on two occasions.
Minor’s failure to adhere to conditions of DJJ community placement resulted in revocation. Read More
Petitioner, a licensed ambulance service provider, appeals the Department of Public Health’s decision to place its service license on probation and impose a fine. Emergency medical service in Georgia is zoned and providers are designated to certain geographic areas. The City of Kennesaw chose Petitioner as its designated service provider, but did not get permissions
Petitioner appealed Willie Saunder’s eligibility to run for judge of the Superior Court of Augusta. Petitioner argued Saunders was ineligible to seek office because Saunders defaulted on federal taxes for the tax years 2004-2009. However, the candidate showed that he was making payments to the tax authority pursuant to a payment plan. Thus, he was
Individual is eligible to run for superior court judge. Read More
The Professional Standards Commission sought to suspend Petitioner’s teaching certificate for 90 days after she resigned as principal at the Ivy Preparatory Academy at Kirkwood for Boys after providing only five days’ notice. Petitioner became principal shortly after the school was granted its charter. The opening of the school was rushed due to the timing
Judge rejects suspension of a principal’s teaching certificate after principal resigns. Read More
Petitioner, a sixth grade math teacher, administered the CRCT to her classroom after attending training on how to administer the test. During the training, the Test Examiner’s Manual is reviewed. The Manual explicitly states that the administrator may only clarify directions but may not suggest answers or evaluate student work during the test. The evidence
