Education Law: Special Educati

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Education plays a crucial role in sustaining a democratic society. As such, it is critical that we understand and are able to critique the legal and public policy choices that shape our education system. This course will examine the right to equal education opportunity and will consider the various state and federal legal efforts that address K-12 education in the context of special education. These include exploring issues of equity, access, and reform at the local, state and federal levels in a variety of areas, and the evolving role of the federal government in shaping education policy. Perspectives course. Graded.