4 credits Provides an overview of laws and litigation affecting special education. Includes the development of laws that govern special education beginning with P.L. 94-142 through the current re-authorization of IDEIA, a review of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Includes a review of major litigation since 1954 that has shaped and continues to influence special education practices. Intended for students in the Dual endorsement program and the Stand-Alone endorsement program.
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