For graduate students in education, law students, educators, and administrators, this text provides an overview of the major federal laws that apply to the education of children with disabilities. Rothstein (law, U. of Louisville) and Johnson (Concord Law School) offer information from which policies can be developed and decisions made that comply with the law and prevent disputes. They present major judicial decisions, statutes, and regulations within specific contexts. This edition incorporates new chapters and has been updated to include current information on special education statutes, regulations, and case law, as well as changes in the interpretation of IDEA amendments of 2004 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2000. It includes new cases on burden of proof, expert witness costs, and parental representation; adds discussion of disciplinary removal, transition planning, response to intervention, school choice, and other issues; and addresses the relationship of the No Child Left Behind legislation to special education. A separate chapter clarifies the application of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less