What must be included on a students IEP with regard to LRE?
The IDEA requires a student’s IEP to address the least restrictive environment question. If a child will not participate fully with peers without disabilities, the IEP must include an explanation of why and to what extent the child will not be included. It must also address academic inclusion, by stating the child’s present level of educational performance and the extent to which the student’s disability affects involvement and progress in the general curriculum. The IEP must also include a description of the other programs considered and rejected for the child.
