OCR ~ 504s ~ new as of 2012

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New Additions, Revised Publications, and Recent Items of Interest

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/whatsnew.html

2012 so far:


Press Release, January 19, 2012

Department of Education Issues ADA Amendments Act Dear Colleague Letter to Provide Guidance Under Amended Legal Standards
http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/department-education-issues-ada-amendments-act-dear-colleague-letter-provide-gui

Excerpts from that press release:

"We must continue to take steps to enable every child, regardless of disability, to reach their full potential," said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "This guidance reiterates the Department's commitment to ensure that educational opportunity is provided free from disability discrimination."

"It is critical that school districts remain vigilant in their duty to protect the civil rights of all their students, including students with disabilities. When Congress changes the law affecting those rights, districts must ensure that their policies and practices reflect this altered landscape," said Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali.

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Dear Colleague Letter
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
January 19, 2012

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201109.html



FAQs
Questions and Answers on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 for Students with Disabilities Attending Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-504faq-201109.html




There are also .pdf versions via link of some of above, but I didn't post OCR links here.


Thank you to friend of FAS for alerting us to these!