School Services for Drug-Addicted Children: What Parents Need to Know.

Kelker, Katharin A.

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Publication Date: 1990

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School Services for Drug-Addicted Children: What Parents Need to Know.

Kelker, Katharin A.

Preventing School Failure, v34 n3 p22-24 Spr 1990

This article discusses applications of education legislation for drug-addicted children, including the Education for All Handicapped Children Act and Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which recognizes smoking and drug addiction as handicapping conditions. Suggested guidelines for parents seeking school support services under these laws are offered. (PB)

Descriptors: Advocacy, Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Problems, Child Advocacy, Drug Abuse, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Student Placement, Substance Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Parents

Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education for All Handicapped Children Act; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)

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