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Federal Laws, Regulations & Policies
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
of 2004
Title
504/Americans with Disabilities Act
- "Protecting Students with Disabilities: Frequently
Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of Children
with Disabilities" - Answers to common questions about educating
children with disabilities, including the differences between
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
US
Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights The mission of the
Office for Civil Rights is to ensure equal access to education and
to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through
vigorous enforcement of civil rights. The OCR serves student populations
facing discrimination and the advocates and institutions promoting
systemic solutions to civil rights problems.
Connecticut Laws, Regulations & Policies
From the Connecticut State Department of Education,
Bureau of Special Education
Forms
Helpful Websites and Resources on Special Education
in Connecticut
Special Education Resources from the Center for
Children's Advocacy
No Child Left Behind Act
Homeless Youth/Unaccompanied Minors
Discipline
Sheff v. O'Neill Sheff vs. O’Neill
is a landmark civil rights lawsuit that seeks to prepare all children
to live and prosper in a growing racial/ethic, economically globally
connected world. The plaintiffs in this case continue to advocate
for the State of Connecticut to uphold the constitutional rights
of children in Hartford schools.
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