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If your child has been found eligible for special education and you disagree with the school about the placement or services your child needs to be able to access their education, you can learn more about your options here.
When is a Child Eligible for Special Education Services? A child is eligible for special education services if an IEP team determines that the child has a disability and requires special education services to progress in his/hereducation.
If the results of the assessment are clear and the team agrees that your child is eligible for special education services, the school district will probably propose a plan, called an Individualized Education Program (IEP), for services for your child.
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Under state law, a student must meet certain eligibility requirements for ESY services. Under California law to qualify, a student must show: Her disabilities “are likely to continue indefinitely or for a prolonged period; Interruption of her educational program may cause regression; Limited recoupment capacity; and.
If the child is found be a "child with a disability," as defined by IDEA, he or she is eligible for special education and related services. Within 30 calendar days after a child is determined eligible, the individualized education program (IEP) team must meet to write an IEP for the child.
If your child isn’t eligible for services under IDEA, check whether support is available under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. A 504 plan can help your child manage learning and thinking differences with accommodations , such as extra time on tests or assistive technology .
If your child has been identified with special needs, learn more about how your local public schools can help. Public schools are required by federal and state laws to provide services for children with identified or suspected disabilities.
