Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz wɪð dɪsəˈbɪlɪtiz ɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law ensuring students with disabilities receive free appropriate public education tailored to their individual needs.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees access to special education services for eligible children.
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- individuals with disabilities education act
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as IDEA, this act is fundamental in special education law and requires schools to develop individualized education programs (IEPs).
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