CRPD/C/23/D/41/2017 (i) Expedite legislative reform, in line with the Convention, to fully eliminate the medical model of disability and clearly define full inclusion of all children with disabilities and its specific objectives at each level of education; (ii) Take measures to ensure that inclusive education is considered as a right, and grant all students with disabilities, regardless of their personal characteristics, the right of access to inclusive learning opportunities in the mainstream education system, with access to support services as required; (iii) Formulate a comprehensive, inclusive education policy with strategies for promoting a culture of inclusion in mainstream education, including individual rights-based assessments of educational needs and necessary accommodations, support for teachers, respect for diversity in ensuring the rights to equality and nondiscrimination, and the full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in society; (iv) Eliminate any educational segregation of students with disabilities in both special education schools and specialized units within mainstream schools; (v) Ensure that the parents of students with disabilities cannot be prosecuted for neglect if they demand that their children’s right to inclusive education on an equal basis with others be respected. 10. In accordance with article 5 of the Optional Protocol and rule 75 of the Committee’s rules of procedure, the State party should submit to the Committee, within six months, a written response, including any information on action taken in the light of the present Views and recommendations of the Committee. GE.20-12764 13

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