Education
Biden Administration Works To Increase Preschool Inclusion
Federal officials are outlining steps that states, schools and others should take to alleviate "significant barriers" children with disabilities face accessing inclusive child care programs.
Disability Studies Programs Popping Up At More Universities
Many see the current surge in interest in disability studies as part of a sea change sweeping their discipline, and the student populations they serve.
Ed Department Finds Students With Disabilities Disproportionately Disciplined
For the first time in years, federal education officials are releasing data showing how the experiences of students with disabilities in the nation's schools vary from others and the picture is stark.
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Judge Rules School District Let Special Ed Student ‘Abscond’ From Classes
One school system could be on the hook for more than $300,000 after a judge found that a special education student was allowed to "escape" dozens of hours of classes whenever he wanted.
Schools Nationwide Report Shortage Of Special Educators
New data shows that schools across the country continue to be plagued by a shortage of teachers trained to work with students who have disabilities.
School District Accused Of Failing Students With IEPs, Causing ‘Mental Health Crisis’
Parents say their children have had suicidal thoughts and need mental health services after their school district failed to offer supports and unfairly disciplined students labeled as "behavior kids."
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Ed Department Update Of Disability Regulations In Limbo
Months after the U.S. Department of Education was expected to propose new rules for one of the main laws affecting students with disabilities, nothing has materialized.
Feds Aim To Ease Shortage Of Special Educators
With schools facing persistent shortages of special education staff, federal officials are investing millions to attract and retain personnel to support kids with disabilities.
Major Flaws Identified With IDEA Complaint System
One of the main tools IDEA offers families unsatisfied with special education services is the ability to file a complaint with their state, but new evidence suggests the process is riddled with problems.
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School Districts Sue Over Rule Extending Special Ed Through Age 22
A school boards association and three districts are suing one state to stop a new requirement that schools offer services to students with disabilities through age 22.
Ed Department Offers Up Nearly $199 Million To Improve Outcomes For Students With Disabilities
The federal government is investing big bucks to tackle the needs of young people with disabilities as they transition to adulthood.
House Panel Advances Bill Clarifying Parents’ Rights At IEP Meetings
Legislation designed to ensure that parents of students with disabilities are aware of a key right during individualized education program meetings is moving forward in Congress.