Lisa Boggs

GAPP recipient given insufficient notice as to why benefits were reduced

Medicaid Eligibility

This case involved an appeal of the Department of Community Health’s decision to reduce services provided to a child through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP).  In remanding the case to the agency, the Court concluded the original notice to the child’s parent announcing the reduced services had neglected to list every reason why the agency […]

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Applicants’ monthly income exceeded limit for WIC benefits

Public Health

In affirming a decision by the Department of Public Health, the Court concluded that two applicants for benefits under Georgia’s Special Supplemental and Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) did not meet the program’s requirements.  The applicants’ gross monthly household income exceeded the limit set for a household their size.

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Longstanding failure to comply with drinking-water laws results in $245,000 in civil penalties

Environmental Law

In a decision by Judge Howells, the owner of five public water systems for subdivisions and mobile home parks was ordered to pay $245,000 in civil penalties. The penalties arose from the owner’s continued violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act, including repeated failures to collect water samples for testing. Judge Howells concluded the owner’s

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GNETS placement did not violate IDEA’s “least restrictive environment” mandate

Special Education

In denying a  request for relief under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).  Judge Schroer concluded the student’s GNETS placement did not violate the “least restrictive environment” mandate, as the evidence showed the student required a therapeutic environment to learn self-regulation and social skills.

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Judge upholds school district’s finding that child’s misconduct not caused by untreated impulsivity issues

Special Education

Judge Howells affirmed the school district’s manifestation determination that a 12-year-old’s misconduct—specifically, brandishing an airsoft gun at school—was not caused by the special-education student’s untreated issues with impulsivity.

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