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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.
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B
PDE policy ensures FAPE is available to any child with a...
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B
- Procedural Safeguards
- General Provisions
- Child Find, Screening and Evaluation
The provisions of this Chapter 14 issued under sections 502, 925, 1001, 1002, 1052, 1054—1060, 1066—1068, 1142, 1146, 1162, 1326—1330, 1371—1382, 1401—1422, 2509—2510.1, 2541 and 2601-B—2606-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § § 5-502, 9-925, 10-1001, 10-1002, 10-1052, 10-1054—10-1057, 10-1059—10-1060, 10-1066—10-1068, 11-1142, 11-1146,...
§ 14.101. Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in § § 14.102 and 14.103 (relating to purposes; and terminology related to Federal regulations), the following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Act—The Early Intervention Services System Act (11 P. S. § § 875-101—875-503). Agency—A school entity, approved private school, State-operated program or facility or other public (excluding charter schools and cyber charter schools un...
§ 14.102. Purposes.
(a) It is the intent of the Board that children with disabilities be provided with quality special education services and programs. The purposes of this chapter are to serve the following: (1) To adopt Federal regulations by incorporation by reference to satisfy the statutory requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C.A. § § 1400—1482) and to ensure that: (i) Children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education which is design...
§ 14.103. Terminology related to Federal regulations.
For purposes of interfacing with 34 CFR Part 300 (relating to assistance to states for the education of children with disabilities), the following term applies, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Local educational agency—Where the Federal provision uses the term ‘‘local educational agency,’’ for purposes of this chapter, the term means an intermediate unit, school district, State operated program or facility or other public organization providing educational services to children...
§ 14.121. Child find.
(a) In addition to the requirements incorporated by reference in 34 CFR 300.111 (relating to child find), each school district shall adopt and use a public outreach awareness system to locate and identify children thought to be eligible for special education within the school district’s jurisdiction. (b) Each school district shall conduct awareness activities to inform the public of its early intervention and special education services and programs and the manner in which to request services...
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. The Right to Special Education in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Parents and Advocates, Education Law Center of PA.
Students may receive more than one type of support as appropriate and as outlined in the IEP and in accordance with this chapter. Special education supports and services may be delivered in the regular classroom setting and other settings as determined by the IEP team.
PDE policy ensures FAPE is available to any child with a disability who needs special education and related services, even though the child has not failed or been retained in a course or grade, and is advancing from grade to grade.
Each school district and intermediate unit shall develop procedures for the determination of specific learning disabilities that conform to criteria in this section. 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).
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Special education is an educational program designed to meet the particular needs of a child with a disability at no cost to the parents. State and federal laws
