The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) affords
students with disabilities, and their parents, rights and protections against
discrimination.  The law prevents public schools from discriminating against
students with disabilities.  Special education must meet the unique needs of the
child and prepare him or her for further education and independent living.  While
the education does not have to be the best available, it does have to be
appropriate for the child.   

Responsibility for carrying out the IDEIA falls on each state, and the school system
is charged with evaluating the child to see if the child qualifies for special
education.  A variety of disabilities entitle the child to special education, including
learning disabilities, ADHD, behavioral problems, mental retardation, emotional
disturbances, as well as some physical disabilities such as sight or hearing loss.

After a child qualifies for special education, the school, in conjunction with the
parents, creates an individualized education program (IEP) for the student.  Parents
unhappy with their child’s IEP are entitled to a hearing.  If it is determined that the
public school is not giving an appropriate education, it may be possible for parents
to get reimbursement for a private school placement.


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