Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
IDEA is a piece of legislation that protects students with disabilities and affords them rights to a the general education curriculum.
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6 principles that govern students education under IDEA
Zero RejectThis prohibits schools from excluding any student with a disability from a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The Zero Reject applies for students from age 3 to 21.
Least Restrictive EnvironmentA rule requiring schools to educate students with disabilities with students without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate for students with disabilities.
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Nondiscriminatory EvaluationA rule requiring schools to evaluate students fairly to determine if they have a disability and if so what kind and how extensive.
Procedural Due ProcessA rule providing safeguards for students against schools' actions including a right to sue in court.
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Appropriate EducationA rule requiring schools to provide individually tailored education for each student based on the evaluation and augmented by related services and supplementary aides and services.
Parental and Student ParticipationA rule requiring schools to collaborate with parents and adolescent students in designing and carrying out special education programs.
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Turnbull, A., Turnbull, R., Shank, M., Smith, S. (2004). Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Merrill