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Aug 31, 2023 · IDEA-B Regulations and Policies. The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) establishes a free appropriate public education for all students with disabilities, in the least restrictive environment, and was last reauthorized in 2004.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is responsible for ensuring that all special education programs in public schools are appropriate, compliant, and effective. To do this, school districts must submit a Special Education Plan every three years to PDE as required under 22 Pa. Code § 14.104. The school district's Special Education ...
It is the policy of PDE that a free appropriate public education is available to all children residing in the State between the ages of 3 and 21, inclusive, including children with disabilities who have been suspended or expelled from school, as provided for in § 300.530(d).
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Bureau of Special Education recognizes the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and that some students with disabilities may not have been able to access FAPE in the same manner as they would prior to the pandemic.
These procedures shall be included in the school district’s and intermediate unit’s special education plan in accordance with § 14.104(b) (relating to special education plans). To determine that a child has a specific learning disability, the school district or intermediate unit shall:
Defining & Understanding Special Education. A reference list to expand your understanding of what key terms in IDEA mean and how schools address the needs of students with disabilities and support them in achieving the annual goals stated in their IEPs.
Chapter 14 and IDEA: A Comparison of Special Education Rights: This side-by-side quick reference guide, published by the PA Department of Education, is intended to help you understand your child’s special education rights under both state law (left column) and federal law (right column).
