Special Treatment: Are Too Many Children Being Classified as Disabled?.

Zirkel, Perry A.

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ERIC Number: EJ627884

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Publication Date: 2001

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Special Treatment: Are Too Many Children Being Classified as Disabled?

Zirkel, Perry A.

American School Board Journal, v188 n5 p40-42 May 2001

Several recent court decisions provide ammunition for fighting over-identification of students who have impairments (like Attention Deficit Disorder) but who fail to meet the remaining eligibility requirements under Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act. Distinguishing between Section 504 and IDEA requirements is crucial. (MLH)

Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Attention Deficit Disorders, Classification, Court Litigation, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility, Learning Disabilities, Legal Problems, Special Needs Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)

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