The Legal Rights of Students with Disabilities in Christian Schools |
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| Authors: | CHARLES J. RUSSO ALLAN G. OSBORNE JR. REVEREND JOSEPH D. MASSUCCI GERALD M. CATTARO |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Education and Allied Professions , University of Dayton , Dayton, Ohio, USA charles_j_russo@hotmail.com;3. Snug Harbor Community School (Retired) , Quincy, Massachusetts, USA;4. School of Education and Allied Professions , University of Dayton , Dayton, Ohio, USA;5. School of Education , Fordham University , New York, New York, USA |
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| Abstract: | The adoption of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Education for All Handicapped Children's Act, now the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), have had a major impact on the delivery of services for children with special needs. In light of the legal issues surrounding the delivery of special education to children who attend Christian schools, the remainder of this article is divided into two parts. The first section opens with an overview of relevant litigation pertinent to special education before reviewing Sections 504 and the IDEA, along with its regulations, as they apply to religious schools. The second part offers practical suggestions for educators in Christian elementary and secondary schools as they work to serve children with special needs. |
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