Legal Framework for the Education of Individuals with Disabilities in Mexico
Overview & Synopsis
Mexico has general education and disability laws that guarantee special education services to children and adolescents with disabilities as part of their basic human rights. As youth with psychosocial disabilities, such as depression and anxiety, are not recognized within the special education system as a separate category, in practice, they are excluded from educational supports in public schools. Despite laws that state that special education services must be available in all settings, including juvenile prisons, adolescents with psychosocial disabilities lack access to educational programs and properly trained personnel. This article describes Mexico's special education legal provisions, noting that adolescents with psychosocial disabilities do not receive the same educational services mandated for students in general education.
eric.ed.gov)
Document Information
| Document Title | Legal Framework for the Education of Individuals with Disabilities in Mexico |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Sanchez, Marisol, Valero Chávez, Aída Imelda, O'Donnell, Matthew D., Pérez Ramírez, Berenice, Ochoa, Theresa A. |
| Subject & Discipline | Foreign Countries, Students with Disabilities, Educational Legislation |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2021 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
|
| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-111783 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |