In Pennsylvania, students have important rights in school under both federal and state law. Those protections can involve discrimination and equal access under Title IX and Title VI, disability rights under the ADA and Section 504, and special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). When a concern involves academics, the learning environment, accommodations, or services, families often start with school-level conversations, but sometimes a dispute remains. That is when formal dispute resolution options come into play. In special education matters, IDEA outlines processes like mediation and…
