by ACDL | Jan 21, 2022 | ACDL News, Education
By: Emma Freeburg, ACDL Legal Intern (Summer 2021)* En Espanol ASL Video The previous blog post in this series introduced Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs) in school disciplinary actions. This blog post will explain what a MDR is, why it is important, and how...
by ACDL | Oct 29, 2021 | ACDL News, ADA, Education
By: Jessica Jansepar Ross, Esq.* Disponible en español aquí Available in ASL here The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) has received many calls from parents because their children’s school districts refuse to require that other students and direct care or...
by ACDL | May 26, 2021 | ACDL News, ADA, Education
By Amanda Glass, Staff Attorney EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO As explained in the past two blog posts, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Arizona law, IDEA-eligible students are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) from ages...
by ACDL | May 26, 2021 | ACDL News, ADA, Education
By Amanda Glass, Staff Attorney EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Arizona law, IDEA-eligible students are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) from ages 3 to 21 (or to age 22, if their birthday...
by ACDL | May 24, 2021 | ACDL News, ADA, Education
By Amanda Glass, Staff Attorney EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO For years, public school districts and charter schools in Arizona have proposed that students with significant disabilities graduate before they turn 22 years old, even when they have not earned a regular high...