In July 2015, the U.S. government determined that the GNETS program illegally segregates students with disabilities. The report also stated that this was in violation of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). GCEE is urging the state of Georgia to transform its separate and unequal educational program serving thousands of children with behavioral disabilities into a system that provides needed services and supports to integrate students into their own local schools.
Get all the information on GNETS and the DOJ ruling here.
The Georgia State Board of Education adopted a rule in June 2010 which prohibits the use of seclusion and limits the use of restraint to situations where students are a danger to themselves or others. Parent to Parent of Georgia has also developed the following fact sheet which is available as a PDF file for download.
Parent to Parent of Georgia and Georgia’s Children’s Medical Services have developed fact sheets on a variety of health-related topics including Georgia’s Children’s Medical Services Program.
Parent to Parent of Georgia and Georgia’s Children’s Medical Services have developed fact sheets on a variety of health-related topics including Healthcare Financing.
Parent to Parent of Georgia and Georgia’s Children’s Medical Services have developed fact sheets on a variety of health-related topics including Health Transition.
Parent to Parent of Georgia and Georgia’s Children’s Medical Services have developed fact sheets on a variety of health-related topics including Medical Home.
Parent to Parent of Georgia and Georgia’s Children’s Medical Services have developed fact sheets on a variety of health-related topics including Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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Susan recommends that parents always check to see if their school district has a Parent Mentor. Parent Mentors are a great resource for information about your local district!