Disability Discrimination Act For Schools In Texas
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ADA is the number of students in average daily attendance, or the sum of attendance for each day of the minimum number of days of instruction as described under the TEC, §25.081(a), divided by the minimum number of days of instruction.
TEC, §29.122. (b) Each school district shall adopt a policy regarding the use of funds to support the district's program for gifted and talented students.
(a) In this section: (1) “Home-schooled student” means a student who predominantly receives instruction in a general elementary or secondary education program that is provided by the parent, or a person standing in parental authority, in or through the child's home.
Texas Education Code section 29.022 requires Texas public school districts to conduct video and audio surveillance in certain special education classrooms or settings upon request.
Below are some examples of direct discrimination: A parent rings a school asking about admission for a child with cerebral palsy. The secretary says, “We don't take disabled children.” A deaf young person is not allowed to take part in a workshop run by a visiting orchestra, as “Deaf children won't benefit from music.”
The gifted student typically scores at a 130 or above on ability and IQ exams.
TEC, §29.123. The State Board of Education shall develop and periodically update a state plan for the education of gifted and talented students to guide school districts in establishing and improving programs for identified students.
Texas disability law prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process, employment terms, and conditions, as well as in promotions and terminations.
Section 504 protects people with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, such as caring for one's self, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, working, performing manual tasks, and learning.
It might be possible to sue a school for discrimination if they violated your or your child's civil rights by discriminating based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status.
