Special Education Eligibility
The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that a student with a qualified disability be provided with special education or related services so that the student can make effective progress in the general curriculum. How is Eligibility Determined? First, someone must raise a concern about the child’s progress in the general curriculum and make a referral for a …
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What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or the IDEA, is a federal law that sets out how public schools must treat and educate children with disabilities. All children who are eligible under the IDEA have a right to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible. One of the most important aspects of the IDEA is the “Child …
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