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Toolkit: Make My School Safe

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How can schools make sure that students with disabilities stay safe in an emergency?
How should school police officers interact with students with disabilities?
How would threat assessment teams impact students with disabilities?
My child is receiving special education or 504 services, but the school is threatening them with suspension or expulsion.
My child is in special education, but their behavioral supports are not working.
My child is receiving 504 services, but their behavioral supports are not working.
I suspect my child may benefit from disability-related services, but they are not in special education or 504.
What is the process for filing a special education complaint against a school district?
How do I request a Special Education Due Process Hearing?
How do I file a complaint about 504 services?
What organizations offer assistance advocating for improved behavior supports for my child with a disability?
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What Makes a School Safe
Police in Schools
Protecting Students’ Rights
Considerations for Students with Disabilities
Organizing and Changing Your School!
School Discipline

Written in partnership between Texas Appleseed, Disability Rights Texas, the Earl Carl Institute, and the now-closed Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project - with pro bono support from Latham & Watkins LLP

This guide is not meant to provide legal advice, either general or specific. For legal advice, you should consult a lawyer. Legal aid or the Texas State Bar may be able to help you find a lawyer.