Laws

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

http://idea.ed.gov/
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with
disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early
intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers,
children and youth with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Education

http://www.ed.gov/
The site provides information on No Child Left Behind, FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act), Civil Rights, and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). It also offers information about
state education policies.

Resources
Understanding IEP Law and Special Education

http://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/IEP-law.html
The goal of this site is to empower parents to be the best possible advocate for their child. I hope to
provide you with the most parent friendly information on special education law, learning disabilities, the
IEP process and school success

Wrightslaw

http://www.wrightslaw.com/idea/law.htm
Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information
about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.