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This is a case about a high school principal named Debbie Young she is educated as a special
education teacher and an assistant principal in a district in the South. She was put in a situation
when parents of a disabled tenth-grader were wanting to place their child in the high school. This
10th grader has multiple disabilities such as requiring constant care by a trained nurse. He is
In the support of Pro the scenario of case with Debbie Young. This article in the Houston
Chronicle. A story by Brian Rosenthal Published Dec 27,2016. Houston schools were not
accepting any students in their special education program. The main conclusion on this was that
the budgeting on the school allowed them not able to provide such accommodations. The
principal was are unaware of the circumstances due to being new. I believe a lot of schools lack
in funds which provides them with the deficiency to provide any special education service. I
believe this is similar to Debbie Young case in a sense that she is not able to provide all those
services to a child and therefore is telling parents ahead of time that they do not have all the
accommodations that will be needed. The students in Houston sadly were already attending
many years of schooling before parents were able to find out that accommodations were not
being met.
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In support of a Con in the Scenario of Debbie Young. A articled titled “What are your
rights if your child with a disability is denied a school place?” Published in January 28, 2016.
This article states that in the federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992, it covers both public and
private schools. The legislation makes it clear that a school cannot refuse enrollment because of a
child's disability or offer enrollment on a less favorable term. In the case of Debbie Young as a
school principal she should have been able to provide any accommodation as possible. Being
that they are to meet all students needs. Jonathan the 10th grader should have not been turned
down.
In support of a Con in the Scenario of Debbie Young. A court case of Finney V Hills
Grammar school. This cause was about a young girl named Scarlett Finney who was refused
enrollment at a Sydney private school. This case has paved the way for future student and more
inclusive schools. This case goes to show that a once a child is enrolled in the school of choice, it
is important to remember that the right to equal education extends to their participation in all
aspects of school life. A school may need to provide additional support for a child to enjoy those
specific rights.
In the support of Pro the scenario of the case with Debbie young. According to the Nancy
Bailey Education Website. A school in Alabama in 2015 was being brought up in the attention of
special education classes were being cut.Parents were noticing some weird changes on their
children’s behavior and how a lot of changes in classes were made. At some point the special
education program was cut and those students were put into a general education class. This goes
to show that a school is not fully equip to support a special education program. They lack funds
and educated teachers to keep the program running. This goes to show that in Debbie Youngs
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case if a school does not have the program to fully provide for a child. The best option is to speak
about it ahead of time and announce the lack of needs before a child gets put into a school and
In my personal opinion, I am pro the Idea of why principal Debbie Young made such
decision. Jonathan is a student with high levels of certain needs. If her high school is not able to
provide such needs it should be understanding for the parents to see that this school is not able to
provide such special needs that their child needs. If I put myself in the shoes of Jonathans parents
I would be concern that I want the best for my child and if a school is not able to provide all the
accommodation that my child needs that is when I would realize that I will have to move on to a
different school. I want to say that Debbie Young was very professional and when refusing was
very organized and well mannered. It would have been a different situation if Debbie Young has
approached the parents in a harsh and very rude way but that was not the case.
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References
What Are Your Rights If Your Child with a Disability Is Denied a School Place?
Karen O'Connell - http://theconversation.com/what-are-your-rights-if-your-child-with-a-
disability-is-denied-a-school-place-53500
What Are Your Rights If Your Child with a Disability Is Denied a School Place?
Karen O'Connell - http://theconversation.com/what-are-your-rights-if-your-child-with-a-
disability-is-denied-a-school-place-53500
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