In our student handbook after the rule about carrying weapons it says that these rules do not apply to the handicapped and i don't get why not? and do you think this is unfair?
2007-08-25 15:39:11 · 8 answers · asked by justme 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
plz answer i kind really wanna hear more opinions
2007-08-25 15:40:57 · update #1
I don't understand all that much but ok
2007-08-26 13:51:20 · update #2
Your handbook was written by someone who has no clue. They are trying to cover an area that should not be mentioned in the handbook the way it was written. Basically, all rules apply to everyone - if they are mentally and physically aware of them when they break them.
2007-08-25 15:45:12 · answer #1 · answered by LaraLara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the point they are trying to make is along these lines - it is true that many students with mental disabilities do not know what is right and what is wrong. They should only be punished based on their ability to discern right from wrong.
The handbook is no way encouraging these students to carry a weapon. And yes, there will be punishment to a degree. A degree they can understand.
Students with special needs are just that. Students with special needs.
Unfair? No. Absolutely not. Protective? Yes.
IDEA (Individuals w/ Disability Education Act) and Section 504 students have education plans molded to their needs. There are laws that protect them - this is what the handbook doesn't state. You are only seeing / reading part of the story.
Clear as mud?
2007-08-26 08:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by chey_one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with laralara, BUT I think I know why they did that. I have a friend who has a brother who is "special", and honestly they do not know what they're doing sometimes. They should instead re-write it as something like, NO weapons allowed that are intentially...Or just say, NO WEAPONS at all....and if someone with special needs does bring one whther on purpose or not the school should get the parents of the student involved.
2007-08-25 22:50:53 · answer #3 · answered by *Breath* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Students with disabilities have their own rules to follow, and I assure you that weapons are prohibited in those, too. These are rules that follow the Individual with Disabilities Act. When they are diagnosed with disabilities and are assigned to special classes, they have a meeting with parents and the school to discuss these rules. They are basically the same as all others, it is just the law that they get their own.
2007-08-25 23:44:53 · answer #4 · answered by Waynette S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be more specific. What are they classifying as weapons? I taught school for 45 years all over the US, and weapons weren't tolerated in any handbook.
2007-08-25 23:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by Sheila M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This seem like discrimination to me. Weapons should not be allowed for any school aged child. How handicapped are they? That seems to be more dangerous. It could put them in harm's way if others knew they were armed. More of an opportunity to become a victim.
2007-08-25 22:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by itsmeouthere_ga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you are reading that correctly? Students with disabilities are responsible for following the school rules just as any other student. The difference is that a student that is classified for special education cannot be held responsible for behaviors associated with their disability.
All student regardless of their ability or disability should not be carrying a weapon.
2007-08-25 22:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by jvanhoutensped 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is unfair & doesn't make sence
2007-08-25 22:46:50 · answer #8 · answered by superchick30823 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋