People with disabilities have the right to access free and appropriate public education, as guaranteed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The City of Colorado Springs is committed to upholding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its services, programs, or activities. The Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) is dedicated to helping educators, emergency responders, community organizations, school mental health professionals, parents, and students create safe and successful learning environments for all Colorado students. The Scholarship Unit within the Office of School Safety manages funds for school safety grants from state and federal authorities, and provides scholarships, training, and counseling to Colorado schools.
The Early Childhood Education Administration (ECEA) regulations outline specific requirements for implementing IDEA and special education throughout the state. Additionally, the Protection of Persons from Immobilization Act outlines procedures for using means of restraint such as chemical, mechanical, physical, or seclusion systems for all students, including those with disabilities. This law holds schools accountable for exercising “reasonable care” to protect students, teachers, and staff from “reasonably foreseeable acts of violence that occur at school or in a school-sponsored activity.” It is essential that students with disabilities in Colorado Springs are aware of their rights and safety regulations. Schools must provide a safe learning environment for all students, and it is important that those with disabilities understand their rights and the resources available to them.
The ADA and Section 504 guarantee equal access to education for individuals with disabilities. The CSSRC provides resources to help schools create safe learning environments. The ECEA regulations outline specific requirements for implementing IDEA and special education throughout the state. The Protection of Persons from Immobilization Act outlines procedures for using means of restraint such as chemical, mechanical, physical, or seclusion systems for all students.
Students with disabilities have the right to access free and appropriate public education in Colorado Springs. Schools must provide a safe learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities. It is important that those with disabilities are aware of their rights and the resources available to them. Additionally, the Protection of Persons from Immobilization Act outlines procedures for using means of restraint such as chemical, mechanical, physical, or seclusion systems for all students.
