Texas A&M University-Kingsville  Parent FAQ's  1. How is college
different from high school? When entering the University,
fundamental changes occur regarding students with disabilities.
All students attending public school have a legal entitlement to
an education and the right to a high school diploma, regardless
of a disability (IDEA). The student must also receive an
education in the least restrictive environment possible. But a
student with a disability might sometimes be separated from
peers for special attention. And sometimes parents and teachers
must work together, sharing in the responsibility of helping the
student achieve academic success. In higher education, your
student has a civil right to access to education, and an equal
opportunity to obtain a college degree (see Disability Law). The
fundamental principle at work is the assumption of integration
and that the student is solely responsible for her/his own
actions--achieving success or experiencing failure.  2. What is
meant by "reasonable acco