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16 08, 2022

New USDOE Guidance on Students with Disabilities & Discipline

kristina@partnerstx.org2022-09-29T16:10:09-05:00

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 & Disciplinekristina@partnerstx.org2022-09-29T16:10:09-05:00

5 10, 2021

OSEP Update on TEA

kristina@partnerstx.org2022-08-16T16:42:43-05:00

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 TEAkristina@partnerstx.org2022-08-16T16:42:43-05:00

6 08, 2021

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

kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

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)kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

30 03, 2021

Can I take notes during my child’s ARD meeting?

kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

Yes. It is a good idea to take notes during your child’s ARD meeting – for your own use or in case disagreements occur.

Can I take notes during my child’s ARD meeting?kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

18 03, 2021

Can I record my child’s ARD meeting?

kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

Texas recording law stipulates that Texas is a one-party consent state. So either party, parents or the school, can record without the other knowing. Doing this however, would likely undermine the relationship between the parent and the school.

Can I record my child’s ARD meeting?kristina@partnerstx.org2021-09-01T21:44:10-05:00

17 03, 2021

Does the School Have to Reschedule the ARD Meeting if I Can’t Attend?

kristina@partnerstx.org2022-09-29T16:44:57-05:00

Yes. Schools must give enough advance notice for parents to have the opportunity to attend their child's ARD meeting. They must also schedule the meeting at a mutually agreed upon time and place.

Does the School Have to Reschedule the ARD Meeting if I Can’t Attend?kristina@partnerstx.org2022-09-29T16:44:57-05:00

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