Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Coverage of Individualized Education Program (IEP) in the Nexus archive.
- NYC public schools revamp school avoidance policies in class action settlement
New York City's public schools are implementing standardized policies to address school avoidance, following a class action lawsuit alleging insufficient support for students with emotional disabilities. The settlement includes mental health assessments, teacher training, and designated officials to tackle the issue, which has nearly doubled since the pandemic.
- LAUSD's youngest students will start a screen-free school year. Here's what parents need to know
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is implementing a screen-free policy for preschool through first grade starting in August, with exceptions for assessments, the Virtual Academy, and students with IEPs or 504 Plans. The policy, part of a nationwide trend, aims to reduce screen time during school and evenings, requiring off-screen homework and blocking YouTube and social media without teacher approval. The initiative was driven by parent-led advocacy group Schools Beyond Screens and supported by LAUSD officials.