Trump administration rescinds guidance amid objections from disability advocates
Originally published January 7, 2019 by Disability Scoop
Federal officials are withdrawing Obama-era guidance addressing school discipline. (Mike Siegel/Seattle Times/TNS)
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Education have canceled an Obama-era recommendation that educators be mindful that students of color and students receiving special education services are disciplined at disproportionately high rates. Disability advocacy groups charged that the decision could cause a rise in discriminatory discipline practices, including restraint and seclusion.
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