Denied Again
Learn about how students with disabilities continue to be denied access to special education services in Texas. Watch the video “Denied Again”
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Investigative Report: How Texas Schools Are Failing Students – Again
Over the course of a year of monitoring education in psychiatric hospitals, we uncovered a troubling trend – the state is failing to meet the needs of a vast majority of special education-eligible children in psychiatric hospitals. Continue reading “Investigative Report: How Texas Schools Are Failing Students – Again”
Response to Intervention: What Parents Need to Know
Our new infographic explaining RTI (Response to Intervention) and what parents need to know. School districts in Texas have used RTI to delay getting some students special education evaluations but new laws passed in Texas are forcing schools to stop using this tactic. This infographic helps explain the process and your rights. Continue reading “Response to Intervention: What Parents Need to Know”
How to File a TEA Complaint
Parents and others that have complaints about the special education services being provided by a school district may file a complaint with the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Sample letters are included in the handout. Continue reading “How to File a TEA Complaint”
Right to Receive Information from Schools in Your Native Language
As the parent or legal guardian of a student who receives special education services, you have the right to meaningfully participate in the development and review of your child’s special education program. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other federal laws, you have rights as a parent to receive information about your child’s education in your native language. Continue reading “Right to Receive Information from Schools in Your Native Language”
Joint Statement from Austin ISD and Disability Rights Texas
On the evening of August 22, 2024, the Austin ISD (AISD) Board of Trustees approved a settlement agreement in a lawsuit filed in March 2021 by Disability Rights Texas (DRTx)… Continue reading “Joint Statement from Austin ISD and Disability Rights Texas”
Segregated Schools and Shadow Campuses for Students with Disabilities in Texas
Some school districts in Texas are putting students with disabilities in highly-restrictive segregated schools and shadow campuses that lack transparency and monitoring. Continue reading “Segregated Schools and Shadow Campuses for Students with Disabilities in Texas”
New school year, new school rules impacting students with disabilities
Posted onBy Steven Aleman, Education Policy Specialist at DRTx August in Texas means extremely hot weather and of course, back to school. It also means some changes in how public schools deliver… Continue reading “New school year, new school rules impacting students with disabilities”
DOJ Finds Children in “Unconstitutional Conditions” at Juvenile Facilities
The DOJ found that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is violating the Constitution and federal law. Continue reading “DOJ Finds Children in “Unconstitutional Conditions” at Juvenile Facilities”
Disaster Resources: Hurricane Beryl
This webpage has information and resources you can use to recover from Hurricane Beryl. State and local partners continue to encourage the public to call 2-1-1, visit the 211 website,… Continue reading “Disaster Resources: Hurricane Beryl”