Students with disabilities are at a higher risk of experiencing discrimination in public, private, and religious schools and higher education institutions. Disability discrimination makes it hard or impossible for a student to fully participate in educational opportunities, extracurriculars, and other school programs and activities. Beyond this, discrimination can create a...
When handling lawsuits brought against schools and other child- and youth-oriented organizations on grounds of negligence, discrimination, bullying, abuse, student injury, disability matters, and other student or employee rights violations, plaintiff and defendant attorneys should prioritize enlisting expert witnesses whose qualifications and testimony can withstand the scrutiny of the opposing...
Children with disabilities in residential and therapeutic facilities are among those who are most vulnerable to abuse and other forms of harm. Protecting the safety of children and the facilities where they reside from costly litigation is achievable through proper policies, training, supervision of staff and students, and continued proactive...
Educating students is not the only responsibility of school districts. Federal and state laws require schools to be proactive about protecting the civil rights of their students and to foster a positive learning environment free from discriminatory harassment and abuse. Several federal laws — Title VI of the Civil Rights...