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    By Denying Students Special Ed, Texas Violated Federal Law

    The U.S. Department of Education has found that the state of Texas violated federal law in denying around 150,000 students special education services.
    by Anya Kamenetz Jan 11, 2018 2 minutes
    Source: LA Johnson

    By setting an enrollment target for special education, the Texas Education Agency violated federal law that ensures a free, appropriate public education to all students with disabilities. That's what the U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday, after a 15-month investigation.

    "I think this is a great day," says Kym Rogers, a Dallas-based attorney with Disability

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