An increase in accommodations is a natural consequence of the increased presence of students with disabilities in higher education. The Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability broadly, and without knowing more about each individual’s approved accommodation, it is difficult, if not improper, to conclude that any increase is suspicious.
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has released determination letters on state implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Parts B and C. States participating in Part B, which serves individuals age 3-21, and Part C, which serves...
Governing.com Over the past decade, the number of students with disabilities in American schools has exploded. In San Diego County, the trend has been particularly acute. In 2015, La Mesa Spring Valley Schools, for example, served 1,424 students with disabilities. By...
Valley News New Hampshire lawmakers charged with overseeing the state’s $50 million school voucher program are raising concerns about how the program tracks academic progress for the nearly 10,600 students enrolled. The Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire, the...
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