Kitty Hawk is part of the Outer Banks, often called by the abbreviated name OBX. This thin strip of land juts out from the northeastern coastline of North Carolina. The OBX is an oversized sandbar, technically referred to as a barrier island.
The challenge of gaining bipartisan support in Congress for the plan reflects a legal reality that doesnât come up often in national discussion about education these days: The Constitution doesnât mention education and the Supreme Court has concluded that education is not a fundamental right under it.
If you think your child needs special education services, you have to follow a legal process to make it happen. This process can be confusing. It can involve several laws. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the most important one to understand. As the nationâs special education law, IDEA provides rights and protections to children with disabilities and to their parents. Learning your rights under IDEA can make it easier for your child to get the help he needs (and is legally entitled to) at school.