Visual Impairments and Education

prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.

Reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation’s national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.

This 30-page document, issued jointly by the Justice Department and the U.S. Department of Education, explains public schools' responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to meet the communication needs of students with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities.

he Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities

These regulations set forth the requirements of the Board of Education regarding the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities in the Commonwealth, reflecting both state and federal requirements. The regulations are applicable to all local school divisions, state-operated programs, the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind at Staunton, and private schools in the Commonwealth that provide special education and related services to children with disabilities

The BJS collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to federal, state, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded.

Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information.

The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of federal constitutional law, although it may only act within the context of a case in which it has jurisdiction. Information. This site includes opinions, oral arguments including transcripts and audio, and case documents.

Promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

Contains the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. See Title Title 22.1(Education) for broad education laws; Title 23for laws related to educational institutions; andTitle 23.1 for laws related to institutions of higher education and other educational and cultural institutions

Contains access to the laws of the State of Maryland. Education related portions of Comar include Title 13A-State Board of Education and Title 13B-Maryland Higher Education Commission

Contains the the District of Columbia Register (DCR) and the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) . See Title 5 for laws related to education.