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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Background There are approximately 5 ½ million children with disabilities who receive special education and related services and are protected by IDEA., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Background Since 1975, every child with a disability has been entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) designed to meet his or her individual needs under the rules and regulations of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Evaluation A full comprehensive evaluation required by a multidisciplinary team., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Evaluation Requires an evaluation for each child at least once every 3 years, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Due Process Procedures Provides “stay-put” provisions until proceedings are resolved., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Evaluation Requires informed and written consent, Since 1975, every child with a disability has been entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) designed to meet his or her individual needs under the rules and regulations of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Revision In 1990, this law was revised and reauthorized as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Further revisions were made to IDEA, and the IDEA Amendments were signed in 1997., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Identification Requires that child's disability adversely affect educational performance., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Due Process Procedures Delineates specific procedures., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act FAPE Requires IEP, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act FAPE Student may be in Special Education or General Education classrooms., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act FAPE Appropriate education is designed to provide educational benefit., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Evaluation Provides an independent evaluation at the districts expense., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Due Process Procedures Hearing officer appointed by impartial appointee., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Due Process Procedures Parents must receive 10 days notice prior to placement change., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Identification Covers all school-aged children who fall within one or more specific categories of qualifying conditions., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Evaluation Reevaluation is not required before significant change in placement., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Due Process Procedures Requires written consent