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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There is Such a Thing as a Free (and Nutritious) School Lunch
More than 30 million students participate in the National School Lunch Program. They join the millions of other students who have enjoyed a nutritional school lunch since the National School Lunch Act became law in 1946. Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program must ensure that their meals meet certain nutritional guidelines and that there are free and reduced price …
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