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4 Parenting Tips to Help You Enforce Special Education Law
Posted by admin in Education Law on August 5, 2011
Do you have a child with a disability who is receiving special education services?
Are you frustrated because it is hard to get needed educational services, for your child? Would you like a few parenting tips, to help you make sure that special education personnel follow IDEA? This article will discuss 4 parenting tips, that will help you in enforcing, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
IDEA enforcement by law is to be the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), which is part of the Department of Education. They are responsible in making sure that states, are in compliance with special education law. States are responsible for making sure that individual school districts comply with IDEA.
The reality is that parents are the main enforcement mechanism of special education law. Below are 4 tips to help you ensure that your school district is complying with IDEA, for the benefit of your child.
1. Develop a working knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. By doing this, you will know where to look when you need a particular section of the law. For Example: If you would like to look at what is required for a free appropriate public education (FAPE), you would look under 300.101. Or Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) at 300.115. Read the rest of this entry »
10 Reasons Education Law is So Important
Posted by admin in Education Law on August 5, 2011
If you work in a school or other education establishment then you might already be aware of why education law is playing such an important role in modern education.
Here’s what you need to know
1. Schools are just as accountable and responsible as other businesses, and have to meet the same sort of regulations.
2. Compliance with relevant education laws and government policies is essential, and an experienced education solicitor can make sure that your school or university isn’t breaking any laws.
3. Your school will be dealing with many suppliers, and will be buying lots of goods and services. Education law can also help you make sure that the contracts you negotiate and sign are legal, and in your best interests.
4. Unfortunately pupil discipline is becoming more of an issue in modern education. It is important that you know what you can and can’t do to discipline your pupils.
5. Charity law can also apply to schools if they received donations or funding. By knowing how to deal with the paperwork and legal implications involved, you can make sure that you stay on the right side of the law.
6. Estate management is another important area of education. Perhaps you are considering buying or selling land for the school, or want help when hiring contractors. Read the rest of this entry »