Children with disabilities have the right to freedom from discriminatory arrest, suspension, expulsion from school; individualized educational programs and related services; integration into regular classrooms; and transition planning.
Freedom from Abuse and Neglect
Children with disabilities are not unlawfully disciplined, suspended or expelled from school.
Rights Violations Addressed:
- Abuse at school
- Arrest, suspension, or expulsion
Accessible Communities
Schools are accessible to children with disabilities.
Rights Violations Addressed:
- Accessible schools and school programs
Independence, Productivity, Integration and Inclusion
Children with disabilities are identified, evaluated, and receive a free and appropriate public education and related services.
Rights Violations Addressed:
- Failure to identify, provide early intervention
- Failure to evaluate
- Failure to develop appropriate IEP or 504 plans
- Failure to provide appropriate and/or integrated placement in least restrictive environment
- Failure to provide transition plans
- Failure to provide related services
- Failure to provide Assistive Technology
- Failure to practice disciplinary procedural safeguards
Self Determination
Parents and children make their own choices about placement and services.
Rights Violations Addressed:
- Decision-making without parent, guardian or child involvement or consent