Comprehension and application of law in campus housing settings can be a daunting task. Though challenging, a basic understanding of law and how it applies to residence life and housing environments within institutions of higher education is crucial. This article provides an historical evolution of three laws that have direct bearing on campus…

School leaders and special educators are expected to be experts on all levels and types of special education law and services, types of disability, and aspects of academic and functional programming. With the increasing demands of the job and the ever-changing legal and educational climate, many administrators and teachers are overwhelmed, and few…

For more than 40 years, policymakers have committed to supporting the education of students with disabilities, who have grown as a share of all students in the United States (Snyder, de Brey, & Dillow, 2016). Beginning with landmark legislation in 1975, the U.S. Congress mandated that students with disabilities have access to a free and…

For more than 40 years, policymakers have committed to supporting the education of students with disabilities, who have grown as a share of all students in the United States. Beginning with landmark legislation in 1975, the U.S. Congress mandated that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education and provided…

A survey of 77 schools was conducted to investigate the effect of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) on private special education schools in 12 western states. Chapter I looks at the purpose, population, procedure, and data treatment of the study as well as defining several terms. The second chapter reviews literature…

The article discusses the effect of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 94-142) on the education of preschool handicapped children. (DLS)

Current trends in deaf education are reviewed in light of Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A recent Supreme Court ruling against a deaf individual may have implications for all deaf students applying for postsecondary education. (PHR)

Examines the application of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to children with autism. It describes eligibility requirements, rights and protections afforded, trends in litigation for students with autism, and potential issues including medication, social skills training, high-functioning individuals with autism, placement, and…

Survey of state directors of special education in 50 states and District of Columbia gathered data on provision of extended school year (ESY) services to students with handicaps within legal framework of Public Law 94-142 and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Recommendations are presented for development of ESY policy reflecting current…