Digital Smarts - Feds Warn About Bullying of Students with Disabilities

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The U.S. Department of Education has sent a reminder to schools of their responsibility to address and prevent disability discrimination. The letter was sent in response to an increased number of complaints received concerning bullying, especially of special needs students. In addition to its guidance for educators, the Department of Education also issued a fact sheet for parents clarifying what they can expect of schools.