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Office of Civil Rights Reacts to Rising Discrimination Reports
The Federal Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights Reacts to Rising Discrimination Reports by Reminding Schools of their Responsibility to Provide Students a Discrimination-Free
Promoting Racially-Inclusive School Communities in the Era of Anti-Woke Legislation
While Florida’s “anti-woke” teaching restrictions continue to face legal challenges[1] and districts across the country face scrutiny on how they offer inclusive curricula,[2] the U.S.
What you need to know about Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology can help your child with disabilities achieve educational outcomes and schools are required to provide it under federal special education law. What is
Minnesota Exceeds Federal 1% Limit for Alternative Assessment Standards
“In 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) limited the number of students a state can assess with an alternative assessment based on alternate academic
New Data Finds Special Education Discipline Disparities
November 20, 2023 In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act to give people with disabilities equal access to services like public education. But data recently
U.S. Department of Education Reminds Schools of Their Obligation to Address Discrimination Pursuant to Title VI
The Israel-Hamas war has led to a nationwide increase in discrimination, antisemitism and hate crimes. The discord has been particularly rampant on college campuses. As
LOUDON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT FAULT FOR SYSTEMIC VIOLATIONS REGARDING THEIR INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION PROCESSES
July 2023 On January 28, 2022, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) issued a Letter of Findings (LOF) in which it ruled Loudoun County Public
Minnesota Department of Education: Providing a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) during Staff Shortages
October 2023 MDE released this guide to help school districts, charter schools, and parents/guardians understand their roles and rights as it relates to providing special
Minnesota Department of Education: Q & A: Special Instruction and Services for Children with Disabilities Continues until Age 22
October 2023 A new provision in Minnesota provides special education and services to children with disabilities until the age of 22, as opposed to the
COPAA: IDEA Written State Complaints
Making the System More Accessible, Equitable and Responsive for Students with Disabilities August 2023 Parents have important rights if they disagree about whether the requirements