The attorneys general of Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, California, Delaware, Hawaiʻi, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington have issued multistate guidance on protecting against discrimination by upholding state and federal civil rights laws. More than a traditional guidance brief, the document also warns that longstanding civil rights protections face growing challenges. In education, attorneys general recommend reviewing demographic data for disparities in funding, resources, and teacher quality; using objective school discipline standards; adopting evidence-based alternatives to exclusionary discipline; employing de-escalation, conflict resolution, and positive behavioral supports; and ensuring equitable access to advanced coursework and high-quality schools.
NC: Parents ‘skeptical’ about Wake Schools’ special education initiative
ABC11 Raleigh-Durham Some Wake County parents of students in special education are expressing concerns about a proposed multiyear initiative aimed at improving outcomes for special education students, saying the proposal does not address what they view as fundamental...

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