My child who struggles with a learning disability attends a public school. What rights and services is he entitled to?
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), students with disabilities are entitled to learn what all the other students their age are learning. Accommodations must be made to ensure the participation of students with disabilities in the general curriculum. Your child is entitled to services that will help him/her succeed in school. Accommodations and services are usually outlined in a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The IEP is a document that is drafted after a child has been evaluated and found in need of special education services. For more information about this topic, refer to the Guide to Education Rights. For more information about the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), browse the library education section.
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