What does special education law say about educational interpreters?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA PL 108-446) is the federal law that mandates special education services for qualified individuals with disabilities. In order to qualify for special education, the individual must have a qualifying disability and need specialized instruction. The purpose of special education is to “ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living” (IDEA Sec.1400 (d). Eligible students receive special education services at no cost to them or their families. For more information on the IDEA, visit www.ideapractices.org As this relates to educational interpreters, it must be noted that not every deaf or hard of hearing student who needs communication access accommodation via an educational interpreter will require specialized
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