Federal authorities are set to investigate allegations of disability discrimination against the New Home Independent School District in Texas. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an inquiry to determine whether the district has violated Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in educational settings. The investigation comes after concerns were raised about the district's treatment of students with disabilities, sparking calls for greater accountability and accessibility. As the OCR digs deeper, parents and advocates will be watching closely to see if the district has met its obligations to provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities.
OCR will look into whether the New Home Independent School District violated Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
