Charter Schools and IDEA: A Systematic Case Review

ABSTRACT

Charter schools are one of the fastest-growing forms of school choice. However, concerns have been raised about the quality of special education provided to students with disabilities. Results of a systematic review of court filings involving charter schools and special education and/or students with disabilities reveal recurring themes pertaining to violations of federal disability laws. This paper offers a discussion of these findings and recommendations for better serving the needs of students with disabilities attending charter schools.

KEYWORDS:

• Charter school
• students with disabilities
• due process
• case review

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