HHS Could Soon Be Responsible for Special Education Programs
The Trump Administration is looking to have HHS take over administering the special education programs currently run by…
News October 24
Latest In: Learning Disabilities
Human Rights Campaign: 30% of LGBTQ+ Students Diagnosed with Disability
The 2024 Disabled LGBTQ+ Youth Report also found more than 80% of disabled LGBTQ+ students are transgender or…
Insights August 15
CDC Finds Nearly 9% of U.S. Children Diagnosed with a Developmental Disability
The rate of U.S. children diagnosed with any developmental disability rose from 7.4% in 2019 to 8.56% in…
News July 18
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November 12
9 Common Traits of Autism SROs Should Know to Foster Positive Student Interactions
Common characteristics for individuals with autism include lack of eye contact, repetitive actions, and sensory issues, among others.
News April 21
Education Department Issues New Guidance on Discipline for Students with Disabilities
The new guidance was in part influenced by increasing mental health challenges during the pandemic, including among students…
News July 21
OCR Settles with Los Angeles Schools on Students with Disabilities During Pandemic
Office for Civil Rights Reaches Resolution Agreement with Nation’s Second Largest School District, Los Angeles Unified, to Meet…
Press Releases May 3
Maryland DOE to Review Use of Restraint, Seclusion in Schools
The announcement comes after the DOJ found Frederick County Public Schools disproportionately used these practices on students with…
News January 3
3 Former School Employees Indicted for Abuse of 6 Non-Verbal Students
Two of the former employees allegedly abused the students while the other, a principal, did not report suspected…
News December 19
U.S. Dept. of Ed. Announces Initiative to Support Children with Disabilities
The department announced its initiative to address the inappropriate use of restraint and seclusion to protect children with…
Press Releases January 21
