TROY , Ala. – New special education standards will be the focus of the Troy University College of Education’s Brown Bag Luncheon, scheduled for Friday, March 4. The luncheon is set for noon in the second floor lounge area of the Trojan Center on the Troy Campus.

  Crystal Richardson of the Alabama Department of Education’s Special Education Services will speak on IDEA 2004, the new rules and standards for special education.

  The monthly series is designed for educators and students majoring in education to meet in an informal setting to share ideas and discuss trends in education, according to Dr. Donna Jacobs, dean. Any TROY student, faculty or staff member is welcome to attend, as are teachers in area school systems. For more information, please contact Dr. Teri Prim at 3292.