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16 08, 2022

Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline under Section 504

2023-07-14T12:52:13-05:00

Supporting Students with Disabilities and Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 explains that Section 504 requires schools to provide behavioral supports and services to students with disabilities who need them in order to receive a FAPE. "Today’s crucial guidance outlines how schools can effectively support and respond to behavior that is based on a student’s disability and could lead to student discipline, in addition to explaining schools' civil rights responsibilities related to disability when administering student discipline" said Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon. "We will continue to vigorously [...]

Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Student Discipline under Section 5042023-07-14T12:52:13-05:00
16 08, 2022

New USDOE Guidance on Students with Disabilities & Discipline

2022-09-29T16:10:09-05:00

New guidance released recently from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) helps public elementary and secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet the needs of students with disabilities and avoid the discriminatory use of student discipline. These newly released resources are the most comprehensive guidance on the civil rights of students with disabilities concerning student discipline and build on the Department’s continued efforts to support students and schools through pandemic recovery. "All students deserve to have their rights protected, and schools deserve greater clarity on how they can [...]

New USDOE Guidance on Students with Disabilities & Discipline2022-09-29T16:10:09-05:00
4 02, 2022

10 Pasos Básicos del Proceso de Educación Especial

2022-02-04T10:01:42-06:00

Si su hijo tiene problemas en la escuela, es importante averiguar por qué. Su hijo puede tener una discapacidad. Por ley, las escuelas deben brindar ayuda especial a los niños con discapacidades elegibles. A esta ayuda se llama educación especial y servicios relacionados. La Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) es la ley federal que guía cómo los estados, distritos escolares y agencias públicas brindan intervención temprana, educación especial y servicios relacionados a infantes, niños pequeños, niños y jóvenes con discapacidades elegibles. Hay mucho que aprender sobre el proceso mediante el cual se identifica a los niños y [...]

10 Pasos Básicos del Proceso de Educación Especial2022-02-04T10:01:42-06:00
5 10, 2021

OSEP Update on TEA

2022-08-16T16:42:43-05:00

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) sent the following two letters to the Texas Education Agency regarding its implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

OSEP Update on TEA2022-08-16T16:42:43-05:00
6 08, 2021

New Public Health Guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA)

2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released a new guidance document on August 5, 2021, title "Public Health Guidance". This guidance addresses: on-campus instruction, non-UIL extracurricular sports and activities, and any other activities that students must complete.

New Public Health Guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA)2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

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