Do children with disabilities have any special rights with regard to being disciplined by school?

While there is some confusion surrounding this issue, schools do have the right to discipline special needs children, but there are some specialized rights of these children that parents need to be aware of. Special needs children are subject to the school’s code of conduct like anyone else; however, if their problematic behavior is a […]

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How does a child with a disability qualify for services from the school?

There are two primary statutes that outline legal requirements for a disabled child to qualify for special services from a public school: the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Each has different requirements. The IDEA contains an extensive list of disabilities that qualify, and your child’s disability must […]

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What can I do if my child is facing suspension or other significant discipline at his school?

If your child is charged with a significant or serious violation of the student code of conduct, or even a crime, and is facing serious disciplinary action (such as expulsion), you are entitled to an appeals process that has three separate steps. The first step is appealing the discipline decision to the Superintendent, who will […]

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What can I do if my school is not following my disabled child’s IEP or section 504 Plan?

  If you are the parent of a disabled child and the school is not following the IEP or Section 504 Plan, there are several steps you can take to rectify the situation. The first step is an IEP or Section 504 Plan meeting, and you can have as many of these as you deem […]

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