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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.
- 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...
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.
Mar 8, 2023 · Special Education Law encompasses the legal rights of children with disabilities to appropriate educational services. Such rights are are secured under state and federal law. Local laws may also be relevant.
- Robert Hegadorn
- 2014
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).
provide special protections for children with disabilities in public school and require that certain services and supports be available to help your child succeed in school.
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School Implements IEP Within 10 School Days: After the IEP Team meets and develops the IEP, the school must start to provide all the services included in the IEP no later than 10 school days
