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NDRN believes in the right of all students, including those with disabilities, to an equitable and appropriate education in a safe environment, based on access to the general education curriculum. NDRN seeks to accomplish this goal through federal policy work and through the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Network, who enforce our nation's education laws on the state level.

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Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

This School Is Not Supposed to Hurt report examines the abusive use of restraint and seclusion in our nation’s schools. It outlines the problems associated with the use of restraint or seclusion, and details the proven risks to children associated with the use of these aversive techniques. The report goes on to propose solutions to the use of restraint or seclusion by highlighting the best practices in education and the use of positive behavioral supports.

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    Read NDRN’s analysis of major provisions of the final regulations for students with disabilities

    January 4, 2017

    On November 29, 2016 the U.S. Department of Education published the final regulations on the accountability provisions in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). 81 Fed.Reg. 86076. The regulations go into effect on January 30, 2017. Click here to link to NDRN’s analysis of major provisions of the final…

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    NDRN Joins Amicus in IDEA Case

    December 30, 2016

    NDRN and seven other national and state disability rights organizations filed an amicus in a state school funding case to contest the trial court’s misstatement of the rights of students with disabilities under the IDEA.

    Amicus Brief
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    NDRN’s section by section analysis of ESSA – Title 1

    December 8, 2016

    This document is intended to be a quick reference guide for the Protection and Advocacy Network. The guide outlines areas within ESSA that may be of particular interest to the P&As, contrasts it with the former No Child Left Behind Act and details why the provision is relevant. Read…

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