Major Test for IDEA
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has handed down a ruling that should help families and schools have a clearer idea of the kinds of programs school districts can/will pay for when the district is unable to provide a free and appropriate education for students with disabilities.
Basically, the Court has ruled that, “In order for a residential placement to be appropriate under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), the placement must be:
Essential in order for the disabled child to receive a meaningful educational benefit, and;
Primarily oriented toward enabling the child to obtain an education.”
In other words, the family must prove that the placement’s primary orientation is educational in nature as opposed to being primarily focused on psychological or medical outcomes.
Swine Flu and You
There is a very interesting article about what the feds are saying about children with disabilities and the N1H1 virus. Visit Disability Scoops and read the update.
Very interesting about the swine flu and kids with disbilities. Thanks for noting it.
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