Missouri Advocates For Families Affected by Autism

We are a citizens action group advocating and lobbying for families that have a child with special needs. We believe that EVERY child has a right to a FREE and APPROPRIATE EDUCATION and should NEVER BE LEFT BEHIND.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Missouri Law Will Not Allow Civil Suit Of Teachers Or Volunteers

Missouri Law States That Teachers Can't Be Held Civilly Liable For Abuse


INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES WALLACE (Sponsor), FISHER (125), HUMMEL, FISCHER (107), SHIVELY, CUNNINGHAM, FLANIGAN, THOMSON, SMITH (150), NANCE, COX, RUZICKA, HODGES, SATER, SCAVUZZO, MUNZLINGER, YAEGER, WILSON (130), ROORDA, LAMPE, CORCORAN, SCHAD, HOSKINS (121), AULL, DIECKHAUS, PARSON, KINGERY, LAIR, WETER, McNARY, DUSENBERG, WILSON (119), SWINGER AND LOEHNER (Co-sponsors).

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 1543

95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

7. All school district personnel responsible for the care and supervision of students are authorized to hold every pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct in school or on any property of the school, on any school bus going to or returning from school, during school-sponsored activities, or during intermission or recess periods.

8. Teachers and other authorized district personnel in public schools responsible for the care, supervision, and discipline of schoolchildren, including volunteers selected with reasonable care by the school district, shall not be civilly liable when acting in conformity with the established [policy of discipline] policies developed by each board [under this section], including but not limited to policies of student discipline or when reporting to his or her supervisor or other person as mandated by state law acts of school violence or threatened acts of school violence, within the course and scope of the duties of the teacher, authorized district personnel or volunteer, when such individual is acting in conformity with the established policies developed by the board. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a new cause of action against such school district, or to relieve the school district from liability for the negligent acts of such persons.

Missouri House of Representatives

Missouri House of Representatives

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Measuring Progress - Tests and Measurements for the Parent, Teacher, Advocate and Attorney by Pete and Pam Wright

Measuring Progress - Tests and Measurements for the Parent, Teacher, Advocate and Attorney by Pete and Pam Wright

Handcuffs? Bruises? Disability Rights Files Suit Against Wake County Schools

Handcuffs? Bruises? Disability Rights Files Suit Against Wake County Schools

Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision in Fitzgerald v. Barnstable, 555 U.S. __ (2009) - Parents Can Sue School Officials Under Discrimination Laws - Wrightslaw.com

Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision in Fitzgerald v. Barnstable, 555 U.S. __ (2009) - Parents Can Sue School Officials Under Discrimination Laws - Wrightslaw.com

Success Stories - How I Got Extended School Year (ESY) Services After the School Said "No!" - Wrightslaw

Success Stories - How I Got Extended School Year (ESY) Services After the School Said "No!" - Wrightslaw

ESY, Regression, and Responding to "Misinformation" from School Administrators by Sue Whitney - Wrightslaw

ESY, Regression, and Responding to "Misinformation" from School Administrators by Sue Whitney - Wrightslaw

Extended School Year Services (ESY) - Wrightslaw.com

Extended School Year Services (ESY) - Wrightslaw.com

Excessive Absences Should Trigger Child Find

Excessive Absences Should Trigger Child Find

Friday, May 14, 2010

Ask the Advocate: Why Do Schools Draw Lines in the Sand? Perspectives & Power Struggles by Pat Howey - Wrightslaw

Ask the Advocate: Why Do Schools Draw Lines in the Sand? Perspectives & Power Struggles by Pat Howey - Wrightslaw

Ask the Advocate: My Child is Being Evaluated - What Tests Should I Request? by Pat Howey - Wrightslaw.com

Ask the Advocate: My Child is Being Evaluated - What Tests Should I Request? by Pat Howey - Wrightslaw.com

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Ask the Advocate - Feeling Guilty About Asking For Services? Remember the Domino Effect by Pat Howey - Wrightslaw

Ask the Advocate - Feeling Guilty About Asking For Services? Remember the Domino Effect by Pat Howey - Wrightslaw

Advocacy - What You Need to Know Before You File a Complaint by Pat Howey, Advocate - Wrightslaw

Advocacy - What You Need to Know Before You File a Complaint by Pat Howey, Advocate - Wrightslaw

Ask the Advocate: Key Differences Between Section 504 and IDEA by Pat Howey

Ask the Advocate: Key Differences Between Section 504 and IDEA by Pat Howey

Parent Observations v. Student Privacy and Confidentiality by Pete Wright and Pam Wright - Wrightslaw.com

Parent Observations v. Student Privacy and Confidentiality by Pete Wright and Pam Wright - Wrightslaw.com

Education Week: Teacher Layoffs May Be Linked to Hiring Spree

Education Week: Teacher Layoffs May Be Linked to Hiring Spree