Navigating the Intersection of Title IX and IDEA: Compliance and Student Rights
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How do you maintain Title IX compliance while fully upholding the rights of students protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? This episode tackles the crucial, complex intersection of these two legal frameworks. School leaders must prioritize conducting a Manifestation Determination Meeting (MDM) before imposing disciplinary sanctions on any student with a disability to ensure the preservation of their Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). We emphasize that the goal is not choosing one law over the other, but ensuring equitable education through rigorous procedural due process.
Discover why seamless collaboration between your Title IX coordinator, special education director, and legal counsel is absolutely essential, especially when reviewing supportive measures to avoid inadvertently denying FAPE. Embrace these legal complexities as opportunities to demonstrate excellence and a commitment to equity in your school system.
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