For courses in Special Education Law. In the highly litigated area of Special Education, it is imperative that professionals in the field understand the legal requirements of providing a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities. This text presents the necessary information for educators to understand the history and development of special education laws and the requirements of these laws. It provides the reader with the necessary skills to locate pertinent information in law libraries, on the Internet, and other sources to keep abreast of the constant changes and developments in the field. The second edition of The Law and Special Education, one of the top special education law books in the field, includes new information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It has been updated with the latest information on the statutes, regulations, policy guidance, and cases on special education law.

Chapter 1
Introduction to the American Legal System
Chapter 2
Legal Research
Chapter 3
Legal Research on the Internet
Chapter 4
The History of Law and Children with Disabilities
Chapter 5
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Chapter 6
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Chapter 7
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Chapter 8
The No Child Left Behind Act
Chapter 9
Free Appropriate Public Education
Chapter 10
Identification, Assessment, and Evaluation
Chapter 11
The Individualized Education Program
Chapter 12
Least Restrictive Environment
Chapter 13
Procedural Safeguards
Chapter 14
Disciplining Students with Disabilities
Chapter 15
Additional Issues
Issue 1.
Studen Records.
Issue 2.
Providing Special Education Services in Private Schools
Issue 3.
The IDEA and the Establishment Clause
Issue 4.
Liability for Student Injury
Issue 5.
Search and Seizure
Appendix A
Major Changes of IDEA 2004
Appendix B
Relevant Sections of the U.S. Constitution
Glossary
Index of Cases
Author Index
Subject Index