What is the difference between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that applies specifically to schools. The IDEA outlines the responsibilities that a school has toward a disabled student, and the rights that a disabled student has to receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. In order to follow the IDEA, public schools must …
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Understanding School Medical Consent Forms
It is that time of year again. Time to think about new backpacks, school year schedules and, of course, the mountain of paperwork that will be provided to you for your signature around the time your child gets on the bus. Some of the paperwork is clear cut. For example, you will likely be asked to sign that you have read the school handbook and you either have read it or have …
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