Associations

Law

• ADA-American Disabilities Act of 1990-prohibits discrimination of the basis of disability by public and private entities, regardless of whether they receive Federal Funds.
• FERPA
• Family Education rights and Privacy Act
• IDEA 2004-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) (http://idea.ed.gov/)."The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities".
• Section 504 /Rehabilitation Act of 1973:Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Prohibits recipients of Federal funds from discriminating against any individual on the basis of disability.
• U.S.Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html) Search by keyword terms or follow the links for information geared to the student, parent, administrator and/or teacher.
• State of Illinois: Special Education and Support Services

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