The issue of discipline when it comes to students with disabilities must be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis. In general, a student with disabilities must follow the same rules as typical peers, and may be subject to the same punishment for rules violations. Often, however, a student’s behavior can be directly traced to his/her disability. When that is determined to be the case, a…
Research shows that bullying can negatively impact a child’s access to education. It can lead to school avoidance and higher rates of absenteeism, lower grades; difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in school, and increased drop out rates. Since 2009, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights has received more than 2,000 complaints stemming from issues at public schools across the country. School districts have a legal…