EDEX 7100 Special Education Law and Policy 3.0 Credits
This course examines the legal and policy landscape of special education, emphasizing how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is construed and applied through legislation, litigation, and policy across state and federal jurisdictions. Students analyze how statutes and court decisions define the rights of students with disabilities and the legal duties of schools, districts, and agencies. The course highlights early dispute-prevention strategies and explores how errors in communication, documentation, implementation, and team decision-making can escalate into complaints or hearings. Through case law analysis, regulatory interpretation, and applied decision scenarios, students learn to read legal signals early, anticipate consequences, and apply IDEA standards with clarity and precision.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit