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Law that makes it Illegal to discriminate against anyone solely do to their disability.
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Students with disabilities have legal rights to the following:
(FRAP) Free and Appropriate Public Education
(LRE) Least Restrictive Environment
(IEP) Individualized Education Plan -
All legal rights provided under Education of All Handicapped Children Act, including FAPE, LRE, IEP, and parameters of parental involvement, are equally provided to special needs preschool children.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990 approves and reinforces all aspects of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act.
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American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination of special needs individuals in adulthood.
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Poolaw- Requirement
that schools provide
individualized programs
tailored to the needs of
each child with
disabilities must be
balanced. -
mandates that telecommunications equipment and services including cell phones and plans - are provided so that someone with a disability can use them.
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This amendment provides greater detail about who needs to be present during Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and different paperwork and procedures which are required for IEP documentation.
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No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a law that applies to not only special needs students, but all students within the United States. NCLB requires that students from 3rd to 8th grade take an annual government designed assessment in mathematics and reading.
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It is legally required that students with disabilities be taught by teachers who are highly qualified, have obtained a state teaching license, and certified in special education as well as core subjects.