Former Glen Mills Schools could receive both cash payments for those who experienced or witnessed abuse, and funds to pay for or reimburse educational expenses from the fund.
The complaint — filed by Education Law Center, Juvenile Law Center and Dechert LLP — asserts that CCIU failed in its oversight responsibilities and duties with students with disabilities.
In a statement, CCIU said it disagrees with the depiction of its role over Glen Mills, but "protracted litigation will not benefit the young adults who contend they received an inferior education while at the Glen Mills Schools." Lawyers said 1,600 students who meet certain age limitations are eligible to file for the fund. The distribution of awards is slated to begin next year.
"We do believe that this is an important starting point to support these students to remedy the deep harm that they have experienced," said Maura McInerney, legal director at the Education Law Center. "And it’s important that it’s happening at this time when the students can use it to really change the trajectory of their futures."
Other named defendants in the ongoing lawsuit are Glen Mills Schools and former Glen Mills Schools staff, plus officials at Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Pennsylvania Department of Education. Court proceedings continue this month. A trial date is still to be determined.
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