What are the purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
The major purposes of IDEA are to: • Ensure that special education is available to eligible children and youth with disabilities. • Make sure that decisions made regarding the education of students with disabilities are fair and appropriate. • Provide financial assistance to state and local governments for the education of children with special needs. To learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act refer to the Guide to Civil Rights: Education Rights.