Special Education Rights Explained

Summary

Students receiving special education accommodations in Virginia are protected under IDEA, which mandates non-discrimination and equal access. If a student feels singled out, it may violate IDEAs principles of FAPE and LRE. Parents should document incidents and discuss concerns with the school to ensure compliance.

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Yes- my daughter receives study guides as a result of an accommodation. However, she is singled out.
It's important to address any form of discrimination or singling out related to accommodations. Here are some steps you can take:
- Communicate with the school's special education coordinator about your concerns.
- Request a meeting to review your daughter's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or * Plan.
- Document instances where your daughter feels singled out and discuss them during the meeting.
Would you like assistance in preparing for this meeting or need more specific guidance?
I would like to know specifically how this violates IDEA
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), singling out a student because of their special education accommodations can violate the following principles:
- Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE): Schools must provide an education that meets the individual needs of students with disabilities at no cost to the parents.
- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE): Students with disabilities should be educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
- Non-Discrimination: Schools must ensure students aren't treated differently based on their disability.
If your daughter is being singled out, these principles may not be upheld. It would be beneficial to discuss specific incidents with the school to ensure compliance with IDEA.
So if she felt singled out, that would constitute being treated differently, correct?
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Yes, if your daughter feels singled out due to her special education accommodations, it could constitute being treated differently, which might violate IDEA's non-discrimination principles. It would be wise to discuss specific incidents with the school to ensure compliance. Do you need help with anything else related to this?
Can you quote the non discrimination caluse of IDEA
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) includes non-discrimination principles, which emphasize that students with disabilities should not be treated differently due to their disability. While there isn't a specific clause labeled "non-discrimination," the principles of FAPE and LRE collectively ensure non-discriminatory practices. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!