American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidance Documents Rescinded
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has revoked 25 guidance documents including some that clarify items concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The revoked guidance documents addressed such issues as service animals, accessible building practices, and 2016 letter on employment of people with disabilities. Disability advocates worry that taking away guidance documents […]
The IEP Analysis Project Saga Continues
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) now faces tons of questions over it’s failed IEP Analysis Project with the Georgia company, SPEDx. An internal TEA investigation dated November 17, 2017 found no misconduct with the SPEDx contract, however, questions still linger over the failed contract & project. Special Education advocates are […]
TEA Cancels IEP Analysis Project
The voices of parents, advocates, and different disabilities organizations in Texas were heard!! Texas Education Agency (TEA) has canceled the IEP Analysis Project with Georgia based company, SPEDx. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath released a statement last Friday announcing the cancellation of the project. “Significant concerns have been raised regarding our […]
Important Topics Affecting Students & Individuals With Disabilities in Texas
Below are links about two important topics currently affecting students and individuals with disabilities in Texas. The first link is to the Texans for Special Education Reform (TxSER) website that shares information about the IEP Analysis Project. The IEP Analysis Project basically is a project that involves students’ & parents’ confidential […]
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 […]