Special Education Law (7 Revised edition)

By (author) Laura F. Rothstein,Scott F. Johnson

ISBN13: 9781071919071

Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc

Publisher: Sage Publications Inc Ebooks

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 14/11/2025

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The 7th Edition of Special Education Law, written by Laura Rothstein and Scott F. Johnson, provides a comprehensive and current overview of the major federal law, and judicial interpretations of those laws, that apply to students in special education, teacher education, and educational administration as well as law students in courses on special education and school law.
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Cases in Order of Appearance Cases Alphabetized Chapter 1: The Legal System and How It Works State and Federal Laws The Judicial System Agency Hearing and Investigative Decisions Relationship of Constitutional Law, Statutory Law, Regulatory Law, and Case Law in the Development of Special Education Laws Summary Questions for Reflection Key Terms Web Resources Notes Chapter 2: Students with Disabilities: History of the Law Special Education Before the 1970s A Constitutional and Political Framework for Change Statutory Responses Regulatory Responses Summary Questions for Reflection Key Terms Web Resource Notes Chapter 3: Statutory Provisions Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act The Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and Applica-tion to Special Education Settings The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act No Child Left Behind and Every Student Succeeds Act STATE EDUCATION STATUTES Student Education Records Laws What Constitutes an Education Record? Access and Accuracy Remedying FERPA Violations Notice Requirements Educational Records in IDEA Procedures Other Relevant Laws Summary Questions for Reflection Key Terms Web Resources Notes Chapter 4: The People Students Parents Educators Related Service Providers Advocates Decision Makers Summary Questions for Reflection Key Terms Web Resources Notes Chapter 5: Who Is Protected Constitutionally Based Cases Cases Under the Idea Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and Application to Special Education Settings Special Situations Summary Questions for Reflection Key Terms Web Resources Notes Chapter 6: Identification, Evaluation, and Eligibility Identification—The Beginning of the Special Education Process Obtaining Consent to an Evaluation Evaluation Procedures and Limitations Protection Against Discrimination Payment for Evaluations Independent Evaluations Reevaluation Eligibility Specific Learning Disabilities and Response to Intervention (RTI) Eligibility Determination Summary Questions for Reflection Key Terms Web Resources Notes Chapter 7: Free Appropriate Public Education The Rowley Standard FAPE During COVID Extended School Year (ESY) Services Cost Issues Budgetary Constraints on Educational Agencies Which Public Agency is Responsible? Private Obligations Rehabilitation Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act Summary Questions for Reflection Web Resources Notes Chapter 8: Individualized Education Program The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Overview IEP Development and Content Consent and Disputes Reviewing and Revising the IEP Related Services Transportation Disciplinary Problems Psychological Services and Counseling Health Services Other Related Services Summary Questions for Reflection Key Terms Web Resources Notes Chapter 9: Placement and Least Restrictive Environment IDEA Foundations The Classroom The Local School Separate Facilities Other Issues Summary Questions For Reflection Key Term Web Resources Notes Chapter 10: Private School Placements, Residential Place-ments, and Public School Choice Programs Public Agency Placement in Private Schools Parental Placements in Private Schools School Choice and Students With Disabilities Residential Placements Summary Questions for Reflection Key Term Web Resources Notes Chapter 11: Special Issues with Secondary Students Graduation Requirements Vocational Education Dual Credit Programs Transition Services Postsecondary Academic Education Documentation Summary Questions for Reflection Key Terms Web Resources Notes Chapter 12: Procedural Safeguards Due Process Procedures Under The Idea Virtual Participation and Electronic Consent Enforcement When Are Due Process Procedures Triggered? Transfer of Rights Status of Student Pending Final Decision (Stay-Put) Dispute Resolution Summary Questions for Reflection Web Resources Notes Chapter 13: Discipline Historical Context Legislative Revisions Special Circumstances Incarcerated Juveniles Summary Questions for Reflection Web Resources Notes Chapter 14: Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Who is Covered Otherwise Qualified Discrimination Architectural and Other Barriers Criteria With Discriminatory Impact Reasonable Accommodation Issues Discrimination Related To Association Section 504 Plans in Schools Enforcement and Remedies for Seeking Individual Redress Complaints to the Department of Education Dispute Resolution for Violations of Section 504, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and the Constitution Summary Questions for Reflection Web Resources Notes Chapter 15: Remedies Damages Tuition Reimbursement Compensatory Education Attorneys’ Fees Enforcement and Remedies Under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Other Remedies Summary Questions for Reflection Web Resources Notes Chapter 16: Special Education Misconduct Special Education Misconduct: An Overview Injuries and Remedies Barriers to Tort Type Damage Awards Trends in Awarding Damages and Compensatory Education in Mis-conduct Cases Summary Questions for Reflection Key Term Web Resources Notes Chapter 17: The Status and Future of Special Education Law Questions for Reflection Web Resources Note Glossary Appendix A: Education and the American Legal System Appendix B: Sequential Listing of Major Legal Developments for Students with Disabilities Appendix C: Part B Individualized Education Program
  • Teaching of students with specific learning difficulties / needs
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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