ADA Services

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was passed by Congress to assure that all children with disabilities receive a free, appropriate, public education (FAPE) which emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs.

All states accept federal funding for special education, so therefore, all states must abide by this law. The local education agency or school system is responsible for identifying, locating and evaluating all children who need special education services.

Once the evaluation has been done an Individualized Education Program or IEP must be developed by the school system and the parents. This education plan must be reviewed annually or more often if requested by the parents. The IEP is discussed in detail in this booklet.

Children are to be educated in the least restrictive environment and to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities should be included in the same classes as children without disabilities.

For more information go to: IDEA Home Page