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Authorized funds for training professionals who work with children with disabilities
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They cannot be denied participation in activities or programs solely because of a disability.
This law broadens the definition and protection to include students with failing grades, suspensions, chronic behavioral problems, etc. -
Federal government accepted responsibility for providing support and resources for children with disabilities.
Designed to “assure that all handicapped children have available to them a free appropriate public education which emphasized special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs” -
Each student with a disability should receive education that is designed to meet their individual needs. IDEA requires that an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) be developed for all children with disabilities receiving special education services.
Parents are entitled to assist in developing the IEP.
Students are entitled to a free and appropriate public education and entitled to nondiscriminatory assessment procedures. -
Extends civil rights to persons with disabilities
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This legislation impacts all children and a special impact on children with disabilities.
NCLB requires schools to present data to prove their effectiveness.
Schools are held accountable and funds can be withdrawn if they do not meet the standards. -
Reauthorization of basic legislation
Major changes address: Quality of personnel,Individualized Education Plan (IEP) standards,transition services must be addressed in the IEP at age 16 and younger if appropriate.
