Charting the Course of Special Education in Texas' Charter Schools

Amidst the call for school choice and the popularity of charter schools lie the realities of students with disabilities, and federal disability laws designed to ensure those students an appropriate education. Despite state deregulation, charter schools are subject to all of the mandates of federal d...

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Published in:Education & treatment of children 2003-11, Vol.26 (4), p.452-466
Main Author: Estes, Mary Bailey
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Education
Analysis
Charter Schools
College admission
College Preparation
Compliance (Legal)
Disabilities
Education Service Centers
Educational administration
Elementary Secondary Education
Equal Education
Individualized Education Programs
Individualized Instruction
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Law schools
Parent Participation
Public schools
School Choice
Special Education
Special Needs Students
STUDIES
Texas
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Summary:Amidst the call for school choice and the popularity of charter schools lie the realities of students with disabilities, and federal disability laws designed to ensure those students an appropriate education. Despite state deregulation, charter schools are subject to all of the mandates of federal disability law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Yet, are these schools enrolling students with disabilities, and if so, are they fulfilling the mandates of law and providing students the education they deserve? This article presents results of a 2001 study of Texas' charter schools that addresses these questions.
ISSN:0748-8491
1934-8924