Special Education Law, Third Edition includes significant updates to address and clarify the changes in special education law that have occurred during the past five years. In particular, the book addresses the requirements of the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA and its regulations, which were implemented beginning in 2006. This new edition also examines the impact of litigation on special education law, including several Supreme Court decisions that limit students’ eligibility for services under IDEA.
Special education law is a complex field of study that may seem daunting to those unfamiliar with it. The goal of this book is to make a clear and concise description of all the laws related to special education accessible.
This book includes information on how students who have been diagnosed with disabilities are protected under the law, how students are identified as having disabilities, how students receive help in school when they require it, and how students who have been suspended or expelled are protected by law. It also discusses the rights of parents, teachers, and administrators dealing with special education law.
The laws that govern special education generally refer to how students with disabilities should be serviced in school as opposed to the broader rights of disabled persons in society. These include the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The IDEA provides a federal mandate for the provision of special education and related services to children and youth with disabilities who meet certain eligibility criteria. This legislation was originally passed in 1975, and it has been periodically revised since then.
Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act which prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability by any program or activity that receives federal funding. Students who are determined eligible under Section 504 are entitled to receive accommodations in order to access their education.
The ADA provides civil rights protection against discrimination for individuals with disabilities, including students, in all areas of public life such as employment, transportation and public accommodations.
Learning the rules and regulations governing special education services is essential for anyone who works with children with disabilities. Special Education Law, Third Edition provides a clear, easy-to-understand discussion of the federal laws governing special education and related services, especially the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Written by two leading experts in the field, this third edition includes updated information on current case law and legislative developments.
Special Education Law, Third Edition provides a comprehensive and incisive explanation of the legal principles that define the rights of children with disabilities to receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and their parents’ rights to participate in the educational decision-making process. Using case law, regulations, and other relevant legal documents as the foundation, Special Education Law, Third Edition provides practical guidance for educators who seek to understand how laws are applied in special education settings.
Special Education Law, Third Edition explains the legal rights of and responsibilities for students with disabilities and their parents. The book covers the laws and regulations that govern special education, particularly the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Written in clear, straightforward language, this popular text discusses how to ensure that children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education, including general education in the least restrictive environment. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of their rights and responsibilities within special education programs.