SPED 446 Law and Special Education

Students will gain a greater understanding of both federal and state special education laws including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA 2004), and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Emphasis will be placed on turning educational and legal theory into practice through the use of educator workshops. Students will review the most current cases and trends in special education law, analyze cases, and learn how to research both statutory and case.
Credits: 3
Satisfactory Grading: Ineligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode.

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