What rights does my disabled child have under the No Child Left Behind Act?
At this point, it seems that every parent of a school-age child has heard of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). After all, NCLB seems to be the reason for the increasing number of standardized tests that our kids are subjected to on a regular basis from the time they enter kindergarten until they exit high school. NCLB, however, was written to specifically include children with …
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What should I do if the school is discriminating against my disabled child?
There are federal laws that protect your disabled child from discrimination by his or her school. Parents of disabled children should be aware of these laws in order to prevent any discrimination against their children based on their disability. By educating yourself about these laws, you can ensure that your school is complying with the requirements of these anti-discrimination …
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