25 community organizations jointly call on Virginia legislators to oppose a school discipline bill that will disproportionately harm students with disabilities without making schools any safer.
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10 Steps to Take if your Child is Bullied at School
Students with disabilities have the right to attend school without being bullied. Here are 10 steps parents can take if you suspect your child is being bullied at school.
Students with Disabilities at High Risk for Discipline in School
Arlington Public Schools released data showing what too many parents already know: students with disabilities are at...
Students Struggle with Behavior as They Return to School
Students are experiencing more behavorial challenges as they return to school during the Covid-19 pandemic. Students with disabilities are especially vulnerable.
California’s New School Discipline Guidelines
Schools should offer more counseling, suspend fewer students and address students' underlying mental health challenges...
Addressing Disproportionality in School Discipline
BIPOC, male and disabled students are all too often disproportionately subjected to discipline in schools. After...
COPAA Calls to End Police Presence in Schools
In a new report, the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates calls for the end of police presence in schools, citing...
Justice Department Protects Students with Disabilities from Classroom Removals and Discipline
Students with disabilities who experience behavioral challenges have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act...
Lawsuit Against School for Handcuffing Black Student with Disabilities Can Move Forward
A federal district court allows a lawsuit against a California school district sued over the violent handcuffing of a...