Adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention of the Rights of the Child 2003, para. 19
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The Committee also stresses that in accordance with article 23 (3) of the Convention, the special rights of adolescents with disabilities should be taken into account and assistance provided to ensure that the disabled child/adolescent has effective access to and receives good quality education. States should recognize the principle of equal primary, secondary and tertiary educational opportunities for disabled children/adolescents, where possible in regular schools.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Rights of the Child
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Education
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
Adolescents
Children
Persons with disabilities
Year
2003
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CRC General Comment No. 4, Adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (2003), para. 19.