Justice Dept. Warns Wisconsin Voucher Schools Against Discrimination
Schools that enroll students using the publicly-funded vouchers must adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Department of Justice cautions. Read Full Post >
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February 22, 2013
Revival of Wisconsin Special Education Voucher Plan Draws Jeers, Cheers
Gov. Scott Walker proposes spending $21 million over two years on a program that would help families of children with disabilities to pay for private school. Read Full Post >
December 31, 2012
Federal Appeals Court Backs Parents in Special Ed. Placement
A Colorado district must reimburse the parents for a special education student's enrollment at an out-of-state residential facility, a federal appellate court has ruled. Read Full Post >
November 21, 2012
Oklahoma Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Special Needs Vouchers
The state's Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program has now survived two years of court challenges. Read Full Post >
September 14, 2012
Where Are Students With Disabilities Going to School?
National trends show students with disabilities are more likely to stay in traditional public schools as peers leave for charters and private schools, but some states are showing an alternate pattern. Read Full Post >
September 10, 2012
Ohio Voucher Program Attracts Students With Learning Disabilities
A new voucher program in Ohio for students with disabilities has attracted children with learning disabilities in particular. Read Full Post >
August 01, 2012
Cultural Considerations Rejected in N.Y. Private Placements
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, rejected the bill, saying it would have meant "an overly broad and ambiguous mandate" to send more students to private schools, burdening taxpayers with "incalculable significant additional costs." Read Full Post >
July 09, 2012
New York May Weigh Students' Culture in Private Placements
The state legislature passed a bill that would require districts to consider students' home environment when deciding on a private school, in addition to students' academic needs. Read Full Post >
June 27, 2012
New Choice Program in Mississippi Targets Children With Dyslexia
A new Mississippi law gives children with dyslexia the option of using vouchers to attend private schools, or another public school, if the schools have dyslexia-specific instruction. The law, which takes effect next week, was championed by Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, who has said he struggled wit... Read Full Post >
June 21, 2012
Lawyers: Oklahoma's Vouchers Don't Violate State Constitution
A nonprofit law firm argues that the state law creating the vouchers doesn't violate the Oklahoma constitution's prohibition on using taxpayer money to support religious efforts. Read Full Post >
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