These guidelines comply with the legal requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended. Please see the University of Rhode Island Student Handbook 1999-2001, pg. 51-52 for details. Confidentiality policies prohibit staff from discussing students' progress with third parties. Services Available Supplemental Aides and Services Reasonable Accommodations and Academic Adjustments Institutional Differences Education is a right for all individuals.
Education becomes a privilege.
The school must follow up with the student and their teachers to insure the student is receiving services. The student must provide reasonable advance notice and must take responsibility to follow through with receiving accommodations. Focus of Responsibility Schools must identify, assess and offer services for students with disabilities Students must identify themselves to the appropriate source to receive services. They must also provide DSS with current, valid documentation to receive accommodations. No formal plan, decisions are made on a case by case basis.