Special education law / Laura Rothstein, University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law; Scott F. Johnson, Concord Law School at Purdue University Global.
The legal system and how it works -- Students with disabilities : history of the law -- Statutory provisions -- The people -- Who is protected -- Identification, evaluation, and eligibility -- Free appropriate public education -- Individualized education program -- Placement and least restrictive environment -- Private school placements, residential placements, and public school choice programs -- Special issues with secondary students -- Procedural safeguards -- Discipline -- Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act -- Remedies -- Special education misconduct -- The status and future of special education law.
Summary:
"In Special Education Law, Sixth Edition, authors Laura Rothstein and Scott F. Johnson provide a comprehensive and current overview of the major federal laws-and judicial interpretations of those laws-that apply to the education of students with special needs. The text helps educators understand what the law requires so that they can make decisions that comply with these laws"-- Provided by publisher.
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