Department of Education To Limit Scope Of Civil Rights Investigations
The Department off Education is considering changing its policy and procedures on how investigations of civil rights will be conducted at schools. Currently, investigations into discrimination complaints in schools look at the specific incident of discrimination and as well as any possible “systemic” or institutional problems that could of caused the civil […]
Special Education Enrollment In Texas Increases
Enrollment in Special Education has increased in Texas since the 2016 article by the Houston Chronicle. TEA (Texas Education Agency) eliminated the so-called benchmark/cap in November 2016, just two months after the Houston Chronicle revealed the existence of what officials described as the 8.5 percent “benchmark.” TEA has denied that […]
Successful Inclusion Translates to Higher Graduation Rates for Students with Disabilities
A recent article in the Reno-Gazette Journal investigated how successful inclusion of students with disabilities translated in a higher graduation rate for students with disabilities. In the article several experts are interviewed who believe there is a positive link between inclusion and graduation rates. Below is an excerpt from the […]
Students Temporarily or Permanently Displaced by Hurricane Harvey are Protected Under the McKinney-Vento Act
Students who are temporarily or will be permanently displaced by Hurricane Harvey are entitled to full protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act that covers homeless students. “The law, which was renewed in 2015 along with the Every Student Succeeds Act, categorizes as homeless any student who “lives in temporary shelters and those who […]
Fewer States Meeting Special Education Obligations including Texas
As of the 2015-2016 school year school districts are still failing to meet the needs of students with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education found that only 22 states could receive the “meets requirements” designation for the 2015-2016 school year. The remaining states were all placed into the “needs assistance” […]