By Elizabeth A. Morrow, Esq.

It's not easy to ensure that field trips comply with all legal requirements and also provide a safe, educational experience for the student.

Here's your solution ... the first resource to combine explanations of your district's IDEA, Section 504, ADA and FERPA obligations with practical guidance, model forms and hands-on tools, so you know why and how to:

• Use team-based decision-making to determine if it is appropriate to exclude a student from a field trip
• Ensure that if a child is excluded, there is a legitimate, nondiscriminatory basis
• Evaluate whether venues are appropriate for and accessible to students with disabilities
• Plan for needed accommodations, including specialized transportation and interpreters
• Identify and address medical and behavioral concerns in advance, and train staff where necessary

What's more, plain-language case summaries illustrate the legal principles and guide you in making compliant decisions.