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Last Updated: Sep 7th, 2007 - 10:19:33 |
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Audit Urges Coordination Of Programs For Young Children
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Kansas audit released yesterday found that state agencies could better
coordinate programs for such young children.
Jul 12, 2007, 20:31
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Do Vaccines Cause Autism In Children?
On Monday the U.S. Court of Federal Claims began hearing the first of nine test cases to determine if vaccines cause autism in children. The test cases could ultimately determine the outcome of 5,000 similar claims.
Jun 14, 2007, 09:29
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Disabled Students Deserve Education in the Least Restrictive Environment
Students with disabilities must receive a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Federal law requires schools to educate children with disabilities in the same classes as children who are not disabled "to the maximum extent appropriate."
Jun 1, 2007, 09:43
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High Quality Child Care Prevents Depression
Impoverished children who experienced high quality child care incurred less depression as young adults than their peers. These findings were reported in the May/June 2007 issue of the journal Child Development by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Washington at Seattle.
May 25, 2007, 09:49
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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities
The United States Supreme Court on Monday issued a unanimous ruling upholding the rights of parents of students with disabilities. The case, known as Winkleman v. Parma City School District, held that parents have independent, enforceable rights under special education law. Those rights go beyond procedural and reimbursement related matters to encompass also the entitlement to a free, appropriate education for their child.
May 23, 2007, 09:50
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