ERIC Number: EJ948771
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 27
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ISSN: ISSN-1065-6219
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The Legal Rights of Students with Disabilities in Christian Schools
Russo, Charles J.; Osborne, Allan G., Jr.; Massucci, Joseph D.; Cattaro, Gerald M.
Journal of Research on Christian Education, v20 n3 p254-280 2011
The adoption of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Education for All Handicapped Children's Act, now the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), have had a major impact on the delivery of services for children with special needs. In light of the legal issues surrounding the delivery of special education to children who attend Christian schools, the remainder of this article is divided into two parts. The first section opens with an overview of relevant litigation pertinent to special education before reviewing Sections 504 and the IDEA, along with its regulations, as they apply to religious schools. The second part offers practical suggestions for educators in Christian elementary and secondary schools as they work to serve children with special needs. (Contains 21 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Legal Problems, Disabilities, Court Litigation, Special Needs Students, Special Education, Legal Responsibility, Federal Regulation, Related Services (Special Education), Delivery Systems, Federal Legislation, Educational Practices, Change Strategies, Institutional Characteristics, Accessibility (for Disabled), Student Rights, School Responsibility, Christianity, Religious Cultural Groups, Parochial Schools, Elementary Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Rehabilitation Act 1973
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