State Constitution Education Clause Language
This resource from Education Law Center provides portions of education clauses from the state constitutions of all 50 states. From the resource: Below are portions of the education clauses from the state constitutions. Most clauses contain the statements printed below, which are followed by more extensive description of the structure of the system (e.g. boards…
Read MoreDecriminalizing Disability: Using Educational Advocacy to Fight the Incarceration of Youth with Disabilities
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Read More34 C.F.R. § 300.8 – Child with a disability
This federal regulation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides the definition for children who qualify as having a disability for purposes of receiving special education and related services.
Read MoreSample Motion to Release Due to Educational Deprivation in Facility
In this sample motion to release due to educational deprivation from Louisiana, defense counsel argues for release of their client from detention or secure placement in the juvenile facility due to violation of their educational rights under both state and federal law. This resource is a template with space for defenders to put their individual…
Read MoreAttorney Notes for Decriminalizing Disability Learning Lab Exercise
These attorney notes are part of the case scenario for the Decriminalizing Disability – Using Educational Advocacy to Fight the Incarceration of Youth with Disabilities Learning Lab.
Read MoreSample IEP (Redacted) for Decriminalizing Disability Learning Lab Exercise
This sample Individualized Education Plan from Louisiana is part of the case scenario for the Decriminalizing Disability – Using Educational Advocacy to Fight the Incarceration of Youth with Disabilities Learning Lab.
Read More20 U.S.C. § 1400 – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – Short title; findings; purposes
20 U.S.C. § 1400 is the opening section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This section sets the short title, identifies the findings from Congress, and provides the purposes of the law.
Read MoreCompulsory Education Laws: 50-State Survey
This 50-state survey of the compulsory education laws provides basic information on who is required to attend school and what the basic core requirements for schooling are across the country.
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