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Angela Tuttle Prince; Monic P. Behnken – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2024
Given the disproportionate rates of youth with disabilities who experience exclusionary discipline in schools, it is important to consider the involvement of law enforcement officers in the discipline of these students and the students' right to an equitable education. One recent case of concern was Wilson v. City of Southlake, which clarified…
Descriptors: Police, Police School Relationship, Students with Disabilities, Discipline
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Slaughter, Mary Hall; Lindstrom, Jennifer H.; Anderson, Rubia – Exceptionality, 2022
Students with disabilities often take tests using extended time accommodations, which provide students with additional time to complete tests in order to reduce the impact of their disability on their scores. At the postsecondary level, students with disabilities must take the initiative to seek and request accommodations, and their perceptions of…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Testing Accommodations, Undergraduate Students
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Mitchell L. Yell; Michael A. Couvillon; Antonis Katsiyannis – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard several cases regarding special education. These cases have resulted in decisions that have addressed issues involving special education programming and procedural issues. On March 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in "Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools." This decision, which was the…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Equal Education, Students with Disabilities
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Strimel, Morgan M.; Francis, Grace L.; Duke, Jodi M. – Journal of College Student Development, 2023
In institutions of higher education, disability resource professionals (DRPs) have the responsibility of upholding compliance with federal legislation regarding college students with disabilities. Specifically, DRPs are tasked with determining reasonable accommodations to ensure access to all aspects of the campus community while simultaneously…
Descriptors: Student Personnel Services, Student Personnel Workers, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Compliance (Legal)
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Sihan Wu; Angela Tuttle Prince; Samantha Kraft; Sheyenne Smith – AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2024
Despite the long-term negative outcomes associated with restraining and secluding students, these practices are frequently used in schools, with disproportionate use on students with disabilities. Based on recent guidance from the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, misusing these practices violates student rights under the Americans…
Descriptors: Systems Approach, Discipline, Positive Behavior Supports, Students with Disabilities
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M. Ally Keene; Omar Sanchez; MacKenzie Pigg; Deborah Shapiro; Suzanna Dillon – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2024
Physical educators, including adapted physical educators, are often called upon to advocate for their students with disabilities, their physical education programs, or themselves to affect change in practice or a student's Individualized Education Program. These advocacy efforts are most effective when physical educators are knowledgeable about…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Physical Education, Individualized Instruction, Advocacy
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Fitch, E. Frank; Hulgin, Kathleen M.; Coomer, M. Nickie – International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 2023
The rapid growth of special needs vouchers has been accompanied by the loss of historic civil rights and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We examine three of the largest special needs voucher programs in the United States: those in Florida, Georgia and Ohio.…
Descriptors: Educational Vouchers, Special Needs Students, Deception, Inclusion
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Redden, Patricia Ann – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
The Americans with Disabilities Act allows a student with a disability to bring a service dog into any facility where the public is allowed, including academic teaching and research laboratories. However, the presence of the service dog does have an impact on the safety of the student, the service dog, and others in the laboratory. This article…
Descriptors: Animals, Laboratory Safety, Students with Disabilities, Civil Rights Legislation
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Schilling-Dickey, Gwen – Journal of Instructional Research, 2022
While there has been a long-standing practice of providing service options for students with disabilities within the K-12 classroom, universities have less experience and fewer resources in this area. University students who have been diagnosed with a disability are expected to self-advocate and produce sufficient evidence in order to access…
Descriptors: Barriers, College Students, Students with Disabilities, Self Advocacy
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Cathy MacDonald; John Foley; Megan Valentine – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2024
Service animals can play an integral role in the lives and education of students with disabilities. In addition to assisting with physical tasks, service animals can improve confidence, independence and quality of life for students, as well as help them to meet their educational goals. Teachers, coaches and administrators should have the knowledge…
Descriptors: Animals, Students with Disabilities, Compliance (Legal), Civil Rights Legislation
Wendy Tucker – Center for Learner Equity, 2024
With their increased autonomy and flexibility, charter schools can be a promising educational option for students with disabilities. However, during the inception of the charter movement, very few people were focused on ensuring that charter school policies addressed the needs of students with disabilities. Since its creation in 2013, the Center…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Policy, Equal Education, Students with Disabilities
Council for Exceptional Children, 2024
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) advocates for the full participation of all children and youth with disabilities and/or identified as gifted and talented in educational programming that promotes positive academic, social emotional, and adaptive/independent living outcomes and sets the stage for lifelong success. This position statement…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Disabilities, Equal Education
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Hopkins, Erin Ann; Hwang, Eunju – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2022
Purpose: As many of the next generation leaders are currently on college campuses, endorsing green buildings can foster environmental stewardship among the student body. However, marshalling in the social sphere of sustainability is also critical to cultivate more supportive and inclusive communities. With this in mind, a chief component of the…
Descriptors: Colleges, School Buildings, Educational Facilities Design, Building Design
Council for Exceptional Children, 2022
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) vigorously supports educational reforms within the public schools while promoting rigorous learning standards, strong educational outcomes, shared-decision making, diverse educational offerings, and the removal of unnecessary administrative requirements. At the same time, it is imperative that educators…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation
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Stephen M. Kwiatek; Valerie L. Mazzotti; Charles L. Wood – Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 2025
Historically, students with disabilities experience less in-school preparation and postschool success compared with their peers without disabilities. U.S. federal legislation has evolved in an effort to promote successful in-school and postschool success for students with disabilities. Since 1990, legislation has emphasized the importance of…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, College Readiness, Career Readiness, Educational Legislation
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