Apr 18, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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SPED 320 - Special Education Law


Credits: 4 credits

This course will focus on the three disability laws including The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Historical perspective and appropriate case law will be investigated and applied to the current authorizations. State regulations will be addressed in terms of disability categories, identification procedures, legal numbers, and programming options. The special edcuation referral process will be covered in-depth. Ethical and legal issues relating to confidentiality, mandatory reporting laws, and parental input will be addressed.



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