The Charter of Rights and Special Education: Blessing or Curse?.

MacKay, A. W.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Charter of Rights and Special Education: Blessing or Curse?

MacKay, A. W.

Canadian Journal for Exceptional Children, v3 n4 p118-27 1987

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is examined, focusing on rights limitations and remedies for violations. The charter's impact on special education is noted in such areas as the constitutional right to accessible education, appropriate content of education, related special education services, and reasonable limits and costs. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Access to Education, Civil Rights, Costs, Court Litigation, Court Role, Disabilities, Due Process, Educational Opportunities, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Foreign Countries, Pupil Personnel Services, Special Education, Student Rights

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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