Updated February 27, 2026 Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), guarantees a free, appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. To be eligible, a child must have a disability and need specialized instruction […]
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The Arc recently participated in an amicus brief before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case Postawko v. Missouri Department of Corrections. Here, the plaintiffs filed a federal class actio...
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