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The IDEA Act, 2007.
A discussion of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that targets special education students.
1,899 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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The paper presents an examination of IDEA as it pertains to the referral, assessment and education of students with disabilities. The writer explores the six key components of IDEA, as well as four later amendments to its existence. The paper explains that while the IDEA legislation opened the doors to the betterment of education for disabled students throughout the nation, along the way there have been improvements and amendments made to further strengthen the Act. The paper concludes that today, IDEA provides a blueprint for every student with a disability in public school to receive a fair and appropriated education.
Outline:
Introduction
Components
Conclusion
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"Years ago special education students were educated in a classroom down the hall and the education they received usually consisted of keeping them busy during the day without much actual educational progress. IDEA changed that method and today special education students receive well rounded, often inclusive and appropriate educations across the nation. The concept behind IDEA is that every student has the right to a fair education that is provided within the least restrictive environment possible depending on that student's particular disability and educational needs."
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 2006.
This paper analyzes the six principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper explains that, prior to the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA - Public Law 94-142), upon which the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (Public Law 105-17) is based, over half the children with disabilities in United States did not receive appropriate educational services. The author points out that today IDEA ensures that every child with a disability is given a free and customized public education, with the least restrictions, granting of certain rights to parents; the law guarantees that the children are not segregated or removed from the classroom altogether on the basis of their disabilities. The paper stresses that the six principles of IDEA can not be truly implemented and benefited unless all affected parties including parents and the schools have an understanding of the law and implemented it fully.
Table of Contents:
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Appropriate Evaluation
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Parent and Student Participation in Decision Making
Procedural Due Process
Conclusion
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"It used to be a common scene for parents to be told by school administrators that they did not have any plan for their disabled children. But not any more. With the introduction of new amendments in the form of IDEA, all children (ages 3 to 21) with disabilities are entitled to a free, and appropriate public education. The state and local school systems are made responsible to organize and pay for the education even if it is provided in a private or residential school outside of the local public school system. "
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 2002.
Provides background information, analysis, and suggestions on the IDEA as it relates federally and to the state of Texas.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 113.95
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act federal law requires school districts to provide students with disabilities a free, appropriate public education. This paper examines the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). It also suggests how the IDEA should be altered and whether inclusion laws for children with disabilities in Texas, as well as throughout the United States, should be changed. Ultimately, the IDEA is an appropriate law, which has proper and noble goals -- that is, to provide a free education to all of its citizens including those who have disabilities.
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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 2006.
A discussion on whether the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have managed to meet their intended objective of eliminating discrimination in relation to equal pay.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 31.95
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Legislation relating to discrimination in the workplace that affects modern workers can be related to the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equal Pay Act focused on gender and wages, attempting to create a national law that prohibited employers from paying women less than men for the same type of work. This paper maintains that, unfortunately, discrimination in relation to equal pay still exists in the United States, demonstrating that these laws had little effect on the realities within the workplace.
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Experiment for Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, 2005.
Presents an experiment relating to the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA).
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper provides an experiment that tests the hypothesis that the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) presents a problem for regular education teachers in public schools as it detracts from the time that they are able to spend instructing and aiding regular students because they are busy with the integrated disabled students. Hypothesis testing ideas included in this table are those of null hypothesis, alternative (statistical) hypothesis, significance, level, Type 1 and Type 2 error and internal validity threats.
From the Paper
"In the United States of the 1970s, there was educational legislation passed by the U.S. government under the name of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, or the IDEA. The IDEA strove to level the playing field for the nation's many children suffering from disabilities, be they physical or mental in nature, by requiring that these students be incorporated into the "least restrictive" environment of regular classrooms, instead of their traditional setting of special education classrooms (The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) 1-2). However, this legislation has been thought to be somewhat detrimental to the educational environment of the "regular" students in classrooms, as teachers might be diverted from helping these students while attending to the many and varied needs of the disabled students."
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IDEA, 2006.
An evaluation of funding for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper studies the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act which guarantees access to free public education of the six million American children with disabilities. The paper explains that in its 26 year history, IDEA has never been fully funded by Congress. While the paper says that Congress has taken great strides in the last few years, IDEA is still underfunded. The paper cites statistics regarding the educational achievement of people with disabilities and calls on Congress to fulfill their promise of free compulsory education for the handicapped.
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"The basics of the proposal include (i) Making IDEA funding compulsory. (ii) Raise the federal contribution from 17% to 40% (iii) Achieve full funding in a phased manner over six years. (iv) Need states to maintain their level of endeavor (v) Motivate the schools to intervene early the life of the child and offer developmentally suitable programs and services. Developmentally suitable intervention during the initial years can remarkably lower subsequent referrals to special education and ultimately aid in controlling the costs of special education. According to Part B of the IDEA which was the first to be accorded by the Congress to contribute up to 40% of the Average Per Pupil Expenditure -- APPE for every special education student. With 6,153,000 covered under the IDEA, schools are eligible to receive $18.01 billion federal funds. Regrettably, schools are just receiving a paltry $7.5 billon. (National Education Association: IDEA Funding Coalition Offers Proposal -Plan would make funding mandatory)"
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Acts and Omissions in Moral Actions, 2005.
A discussion of the acts/omissions doctrine and its relation to morality.
2,028 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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The paper deals with the question of whether omitting to do something can be the same as actually performing an act. Is failing to give pensioners extra money for winter heating the same as shooting them dead personally, just because in both cases they die? The relation of motives to acts and omissions is discussed, as is the idea of an act being so inconvenient and difficult as to allow an omission. "Negative relevance" and the idea of "playing God" is also discussed.
From the Paper
"In moral philosophy, there is a significant debate raging about the relationship between acts and omissions of an agent. Logic dictates that the action of an agent leads to a consequence, which in most cases can be held up to moral judgement. When omissions are considered, however, it is more appropriate to say that the behaviour of the agent is what results in the consequences. For omitting to perform an action can be just as morally right or wrong as performing an action. This has led to some interesting and disturbing questions; in fact, it is testament to the power of reason that some cases in which anybody could be expected to have an instinctive moral judgement reaction in a certain direction actually turn out to be much less straightforward than they at first seem. Although the distinction between acts and omissions is by no means the only criterion for judging the morality of acts by, the discussion helps to further identify how moral judgements can be made. For example, the doctrine of double effect is connected to it, which also sheds some light on how motives and intentions work in influencing moral decisions."
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IDEA & children with Diabetes, 2004.
A look at how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act applies to children suffering from diabetes.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 61.95
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This paper discuses the Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) Act and how it applies to children suffering from diabetes and other long-term health care problems. The paper explains the special needs of these children and the applicability of IDEA to this population. The paper also makes recommendations on what schools can do to be in compliance with federal law.
From the Paper
"The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that mandates the provision of a free appropriate public education to all students with disabilities is typically known for its protection of the rights of children with developmental or learning disabilities. What is less known about the IDEA is its applicability to students with diabetes who may be eligible under the "Other Health Impairment" category. More specifically, students whose academic performance is undermined by the negative impact of their long-term or severe health..."
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Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, 2005.
A within-groups study based on the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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Enacted in the 1970s, the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) was intended to procure the same education for disabled children as provided for their non-disabled peers. The paper shows that, as a result, disabled students were moved from special education classrooms into regular classrooms, which provided the least restrictive environment demanded by the IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. But do students with disabilities truly profit from this arrangement? This paper proposes a within-groups study to determine the answer to that question.
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
This paper investigates the ability of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) to promote corporate ethics by evaluating the effect of the Government in Ethics Act of 1978 on government ethics.
4,025 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 76.95
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This paper explains that the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002, a set of complex regulations designed to enforce corporate accountability and responsibility, represents one of the most important business reform acts since the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The author points out that the Government in Ethics Act of 1978, which established a comprehensive code of ethics for federal officials, not only the House and Senate but also the entire government including the executive branch, requires government officers to file financial disclosure statements in order to make it possible to identify conflicts of interest and places tighter restrictions on executive-branch employees' ability to register as lobbyists after leaving government service. The paper concludes that, although there are benefits to adhering to the Government in Ethics or the Sarbanes-Oxley Acts, without any real enforcement or retribution for violations, these federal legislation measures appear to be emblematic of the old adage: Same story, different day.
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Thesis Statement
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Intended Consequences
Government in Ethics Act
Financial Disclosures
Conflicts of Interest
Sarbanes-Oxley Implementation
Advantages
Disadvantages
Ethics in Government Act
Advantages
Disadvantages
Conclusion
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"One of the more significant measures associated with the act is the disclosure of personal finances and investments. This evaluation is intended to be the initial step with identifying any possible conflicts of interest that an appointee or government employee may have (or become party to) during their tenure with the government. Also, for some employees -executive branch, presidential appointees, certain military and policy makers-their records must be made public. Considering this type of scrutiny, one has to ask the question in regards to private sector corporations: Would a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) subject themselves and their families to this type of intense violation of privacy and scrutiny?"
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Passing on the Impacts of Civil Rights/ADA Acts, 2008.
An analysis of the development and impact of the Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans With Disabilities Act.
3,822 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 24 sources, MLA, £ 73.95
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This paper discusses the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as the impact it exerted to help birth the Americans With Disabilities Act. The paper argues that without the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Americans With Disabilities Act would not be alive today. It describes the concepts of the American with Disabilities Act that emulate precepts that the Civil Rights Act purports. The paper contains copies of original sources.
Table of Contents:
Civil Rights Considerations
Civil Rights Act
Past Progress Points
Affirmative Action
Civil Rights Act's Impact
ADA
Title VII's Protections
Statistics
From the Paper
"As the ADA, a civil rights law focusing on discrimination, it is based fundamentally on traditional concepts of discrimination as adapted and applied to the unique circumstances of people with disabilities initially in The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (e.g., the requirement that employers provide reasonable accommodations to allow people with disabilities to function optimally). Through thoughtful and innovative application, the ADA has helped people with disabilities win many important battles in the war for their independence. However, the ADA alone cannot win the war. Its use to achieve particular social goals is limited by the specific language and legislative intent of the law. (Batavia & Schriner, 2001)"
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2008.
An analysis of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its successes.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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The paper analyzes the events leading to the creation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and outlines the major facets of the Act. The paper reviews the Act to see the major challenges and successes the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has addressed. The paper concludes that despite the Act's drawbacks, it has been able to alleviate or at least deter poor financial reporting that either directly or indirectly had the objective to defraud individuals.
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Introduction
Preceding the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Major Provisions of the Act
Will the Act be Successful?
Conclusion
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"The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (henceforth SOX) contains 11 titles, which address issues involving criminal penalties, independence of auditors, rulings and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, among other known accounting elements. The most profound part of SOX is the fact that there is a board that acts as an oversight agency which regulates, inspects, and disciplines auditors in their role as external accountants for public companies."
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The Telecommunications Act of 1996, 2002.
An overview and opinionated paper of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and its effect on the telecommunications industry.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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A thorough examination of this act. This paper looks at why it was instituted and what the government hopes to achieve with these reforms. Current feedback, opinions and assessments of the success of the act are mentioned.
Table of Contents
Overview of Telecom Act
Why the Telecom Act was enacted
Purpose of the Telecom Act
How the Telecom Act is working
Opinionated Success of Act
Conclusion
VII.Works Cited
From the Paper
"The first major reform of the telecommunications industry in 62 years since the Telecommunications Act of 1934, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was passed by Congress on February 1, 1996, and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on February 8, 1996. "
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The Patriot Act and Privacy, 2008.
This paper discusses the Patriot Act in relation to issues of privacy.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 18.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the USA Patriot Act was introduced in response to the acts of terrorism on September 11, 2001. The writer points out that the Act included many amendments to many important statutes. The writer maintains that because the Act was passed with speed and few questions, the Act is void of significant legislative background that allows for interpretation of statutes. This paper discusses the Act and looks at a few of the claims that the Act does not allow for a system of "check and balances" that protects civil rights when such Acts are put into place.
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Abstract
A Brief History
Privacy and Surveillance Laws Affected
Conclusion
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"Title III involved the tapping of data communication and voice communication. Required was probable cause which is a very high standard to meet. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act or ECPA deals with the accessibility of stored electronic communications such as email. ECPA deals specifically with real time dial of phone numbers with the specific intent of transmitting information. This information is not required to have probable cause. As a result no discretion by the courts exists and the court has to allow the surveillance by a certifying government agency. The information that is trying to be captured, as certified by a government attorney, need only be important for a criminal investigation that is ongoing. As a result, very little protection exists for individuals typically found in wiretapping statutes. Another Act is the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. This Act allows for electronic surveillance to be used against anyone suspected that a target, hard or soft, is of foreign intelligence or power is their goal for harm."
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