Abstract

Abstract Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require an appropriate education for students with disabilities. Through Tide VI of die Civil Rights Act, die Equal Education Opportunity Act (EEOA), and guidelines issued by the former Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), limited English proficient (LEP) students are guaranteed dieir rights to a meaningful education. To interpret IDEA'S appropriate education mandate, Tide VI, EEOA, and HEW guidelines must be consulted when dealing with students who are disabled and LEP. Court cases also have affirmed die rights of LEP students under Title VI and EEOA to bilingual education. This paper provides an analysis of legislation, regulations, and litigation regarding the provision of an appropriate education for limited English proficient (LEP) students who are also disabled. Specifically, die legal basis of the right to bilingual education and the requirements diat educationa...

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