Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA is a federal law which created and governs special education. It entitles eligible children with disabilities to the specially designed instruction and individualized services and supports they need to benefit from a free public education. There are six principles of IDEA:
Source: The Law and Special Education by Mitchell L. Yell
- Free and Appropriate Education
- Non-discriminatory Evaluation
- Individualized Education Plan
- Least Restrictive Environment
- Parental Involvement
- Procedural Safeguards
Source: The Law and Special Education by Mitchell L. Yell