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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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  • Education

    Take Action to Protect Equity in Education

    May 7, 2018

    The U.S. Department of Education is seeking comment on whether it should delay regulations on racial disproportionality in special education that school districts are currently in the process of implementing. NDRN believes this delay will eventually lead to cancelling these regulations altogether which will harm students. We can't let…

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    NDRN comments on the Department of Education’s Grant Priorities for Discretionary Grants

    November 13, 2017

    National Disability Rights Network submitted comments to the Department of Education expressing our thoughts, comments and concerns with the Secretary’s Proposed Supplemental Priorities and Definitions for Discretionary Grant Programs in 2018.

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    NDRN Writes in Response to the Evaluation of Existing Regulations

    September 20, 2017

    NDRN submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education in the form of a sign-on letter, in response to their request for information on the Regulatory Reform Agenda.

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