The U.S. Department of Education recently released three new sets of guidance to assist the public in understanding how the Department interprets and enforces federal civil rights laws protecting the rights of students with disabilities. These guidance documents clarify the rights of students with disabilities and the responsibilities of educational institutions in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn. Guidance documents include: Dear Colleague Letter, Know Your Rights Factsheet, and questions and answers (Q&A) documents making clear to stakeholders the rights of student with disabilities in public charter schools under IDEA and Section 504.
