Editors
| Editor-in-Chief: | Courtney Squires |
|---|---|
| Executive Editor: | Rachel Ranieri |
| Managing Editor: | Heather Barden |
See the Aims and Scope for a complete coverage of the journal.
Welcome to the Richmond Public Interest Law Review (PILR), formerly known as the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest, vol. 1 (1996) – vol. 23 (2020).
The Richmond Public Interest Law Review is the scholarly voice for issues pertaining to social welfare, public policy, and a broad spectrum of jurisprudence. Published three times a year, this law review publishes its content online to reach the widest audience possible, while also publishing one annual print issue focused on the work of the Virginia General Assembly. Our authors include experienced practitioners, esteemed legal professors, and insightful individuals working to change the world around them. Any inquires may be sent to .
Current Issue: Volume 27, Issue 2 (2024) 2024 Symposium
Prefatory Matter
Letter From The Editor
Courtney Squires
Letter From The Symposium Editors
Nicole Evans and Erin Sweet
Articles
From Suspension to Mass Incarceration: Punishment of Students with Special Needs and the School-To-Prison Pipeline
Bailey Ellicott
Navigating the Intersection of Mckinney-Vento and Idea
Patricia A. Popp and Martha Crockett
504 Plans, School Gender Policy, and Gender Dysphoria: How the Case of Kesha T. Williams May Change Education Policy
Clifford Clapp
Breaking Barriers: Examining the Impact of Special Education Services on Juvenile Justice Involvement
Madison Neale
“Every Child Needs A Champion”: Foster Children with Disabilities and the Appointment of Surrogate Parents Under Idea
Cassie A. Powell
The Challenges of Meeting the Needs of Virginia Students with Disabilities Through Individualized Education Programs
Hank Bostwick, Courtney Pugh, LaTonya Slade, Sara Platenberg, and Melissa Waugh