Investigating Education Law in Your State

As mentioned in chapter 1, education is primarily a matter left to the states. To gain a thorough knowledge of special education law and education law, therefore, students should investigate their state's laws, regulations, rules, and guidelines that implement theIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act, No Child Left Behind/Every Student Succeed Act, and other education-related matters. This information can be found on websites of state departments of education and state law and regulation sections in law libraries. Investigating laws in your state is an important way for students to gain a complete understanding of education law.

• State requirements regarding the Individualized Education Programs.
• State guidelines for disciplining students with disabilities.

Resources:

Yell, Mitchell.The Law and Special Education, 5/E, Pearson Publishing, (2012).