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New Disability Rules for SchoolsThe U.S. Department of Education released regulations in the December 9 Federal Register allowing greater flexibility in meeting NCLB’s requirements for students with disabilities. States and school districts will be able to count the proficient scores of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who take assessments based on alternate achievement standards. This means that those students will be assessed by their achievement of standards deemed appropriate for their intellectual development, allowing states to more accurately gauge their progress. The department did stipulate that the number of proficient scores may not exceed 1 percent of all students in the grades tested. These rules are included in the final version of a draft that was published in the Federal Register from March 20. One of the most notable changes is that states themselves will define the group of students with significant cognitive disabilities, rather than the department. Questions, ideas, or in need of more information? Please contact Stacey Pusey at 856-241-7772. |
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