Deinstitutionalization and Normalization of Persons with Mental Retardation

Schleichkorn, Jay

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“…The movement of normalisation and deinstitutionalisation were also introduced in the middle of the 1960s, which advocated removing these students from life in institutions to be integrated with their families and local communities (Osgood, 2005). This movement had the dual effect of reducing the population at ‘major institutions and establishing a variety of community facilities’ (Schlichkorn, 1981, p.1438). During this time, there were several court cases that argued for the delivery of special education services in the LRE for students with disabilities.…”

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An analysis of legal issues relating to the least restrictive environment standards

Alquraini

2011

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The lack of clear language in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which is the federal law that governs the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities in the USA, has led to inconsistencies in school districts' decisions regarding the least restrictive environment (LRE). This uncertainty in determining an appropriate LRE has become a significant obstacle to educating students with disabilities. Therefore, this paper examines a number of court cases that have challenged school districts to provide the LRE for students with disabilities and have handed down decisions that define specific standards that are useful for school teams to implement the mandate of the LRE. Through the synthesis of these cases, the author provides criteria for determining the LRE for students with disabilities that could enhance inclusive education for these students. Finally, the author suggests that legislators should reconsider the language of LRE, make it more specific regarding the determination of LRE, and apply the standards defined in these cases and others to state a clear formula for developing LRE that could be utilised in school districts throughout the country.

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Section: Theoretical Framework Of the Lrementioning

confidence: 99%

An analysis of legal issues relating to the least restrictive environment standards

Alquraini

2011

Research in Spec Educ Needs

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Deinstitutionalization and Normalization of Persons with Mental Retardation

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An analysis of legal issues relating to the least restrictive environment standards

An analysis of legal issues relating to the least restrictive environment standards

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