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Updated: 2 years ago
What is a state complaint? A state complaint is an administrative process to help resolve violations of the IDEA or state special education rules. A state complaint is not a […]
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What is a state complaint? A state complaint is an administrative process to help resolve violations of the IDEA or state special education rules. A state complaint is not a […]
Education Rights Disability Law Center is a non-profit civil rights organization dedicated to enforcing and strengthening the laws that protect the opportunities, choices and legal rights of Utahns with disabilities. […]
What is a Due Process Hearing? A due process hearing is like a court proceeding where evidence is presented to an impartial hearing officer, and ultimately one side prevails. A […]
COVID-19 and Your Student with a Disability In the first part of this two-part video series we are addressing three common COVID-19 education questions: “Is my student still entitled to […]
504 Accommodation Plans 504 Plans provide accommodations for students with disabilities to help them access education. Preferred seating, assignment modifications, and check-ins are just a few examples of 504 accommodations. […]
What is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)? An IEE is an evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school or district which your child attends. […]
What is an Individualized Education Program? An IEP is a document developed by the IEP team that maps out the special education program, instruction, supports, and services that a child […]
What is a Manifestation Determination Review? A Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) is an evaluation of a student’s misconduct to determine whether that conduct is a manifestation of the student’s disability. […]
Higher Education Institutions There are many laws that impact disability rights and accessibility standards. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to State and local government agencies, for […]
The unique challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have made it more difficult for students with disabilities to access public education. In this video, we discuss various means of resolving […]