On May 14, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released new guidance confirming that the same federal civil rights laws that apply to other public schools apply equally to public charter schools.
Revised New York State Law, Regulations and Policy Not Required by Federal Law/Regulations/Policy5/9/2014
This summary from NYSED provides a list of New York State laws and regulations that differ from those required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and federal regulations in effect as of May 2014. Items are included in the list where there are no comparable federal requirements because the federal statute and regulations are silent on the subject (e.g., provisions governing rate setting or the payment of State excess cost aid) as well as where NYS requirements go beyond federal requirements.
Federal Government Issues Guidance on Admission of Students Regardless of Immigration Status5/9/2014
On May 8, 2014, the Department of Justice and the Department of Education issued an updated set of guidance documents to all public school districts reminding them of their obligation under federal law to provide equal educational opportunities to all children residing in their districts, and to offer assistance to ensure they are complying with the law.
In April 2013, Advocates for Children of New York filed a complaint with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) against the NYC Department of Education (DOE), charging the DOE of systemically violating the law by failing to provide crucial behavioral supports for students with disabilities. Providing these supports has been shown to decrease behaviors that often result in removing students from the classroom and/or suspending students. NYSED issued a ruling on the complaint in November 2013. The NYSED decision affirmed AFC’s claim that the NYC DOE must address students’ behavior using Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as mandated by law. Learn more.
The Common Core Curriculum represents an effort by states and school administrators to ensure that state curricular standards are aligned with the expectations and skills required for post-secondary education and work. New York implemented the Common Core this past school year and school districts tested students on state assessments aligned to the Common Core for the first time in Spring of 2013. This webinar from The Advocacy Center will answer essential questions about the Common Core initiative and provide practical tips for helping your child succeed, with a particular focus on students with learning issues and disabilities.
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