Avoiding Discrimination Litigation With Teachers With Disabilities: A Litigation Review

Paula E Chan; Alex Carlson; Antonis Katsiyannis; Alexandria Hakala

doi:10.1177/01926365211011258

Avoiding Discrimination Litigation With Teachers With Disabilities: A Litigation Review

Paula E Chan
, Alex Carlson
, Antonis Katsiyannis
, Alexandria Hakala

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Abstract

Qualified teachers with disabilities are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To maintain legal compliance, principals must have an understanding of employment law, but often lack the training to prevent legal liability. This study reviewed litigation on discrimination claims under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Discrimination claims included failure to accommodate, adverse employment action, wrongful termination, and constructive discharge. Authors analyze results and discuss implications for future research and practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	130-146
Number of pages	17
Journal	NASSP Bulletin
Volume	105
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/01926365211011258
State	Published - Jun 1 2021

Keywords

civil rights
discrimination
employment
teachers

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