This searchable database contains bibliographic information for literature (research-based and policy/practice) relating to dispute resolution in special education.
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COVID-19 and Students with Disabilities: A Snapshot of Legal Activity to Date
The COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in the closure of public schools in March 2020 and the return from remote to inperson instruction for varying periods depending on the state and locality, would appear to be a fertile field for legal activity under the Individuals with Disabilities Education...Learn more
Legal options for resolving disputes in special education.
This article describes the legal mechanisms under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 which provide alternatives to litigation and other legal activity. These mechanisms can be used to promote informal resolution of disputes between parents and school officials.Learn more
Parental rights in the twenty-first century: parents as full partners in education.
This Article discusses relevant state and federal protections for parental rights in the education process. Part II discusses the provisions of Chapter 26 of the Texas Education Code, analyzes its principles, and relates some of the practical problems that arise under the Code. Part III discusses...Learn more