Coun 150 – Laws Relating to Children Richard M. Cartier Class 4 Issues related to Students with Disabilities; Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Coun 150 – Laws Relating to Children Richard M. Cartier Class 4

Brown v. Board of Education 1954 – Little Rock “separate but equal is not equal” The historical path to integration Where are we now? What will the future hold?

Three federal statutes to protect those with disabilities IDEA Americans with Disabilities Act – 1990 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504

IDEA 1975 – EACHA 1990 – IDEA 2004 – IDEIA Education for all Handicapped Children Act 1990 – IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 – IDEIA Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act

Key concepts FAPE – free and appropriate education Least Restrictive Environment Inclusion IEP – Individualized Education Program

Specific Legal Concerns Disciplining Students with Disabilites Expulsions /”stay put provisions” Suspensions 1988 – Honig v. Doe 1997 – IAES Interim Alternative Education Setting Up to 45 days if . . . Resolving disputes over the IEP

Harassment and Bullying Sexual Harassment in School Teacher – Student Student – Student Bullying On campus Off campus -- Freedom of Expression