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Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that requires school districts to serve the educational needs of eligible students with disabilities. 

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) means special education and related services that are provided at public expense, under public supervision, and without charge, through an Individualized Education Program (IEP). 

Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 392-172A-01080 Free appropriate public education. 

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 34 CFR 300.101 Free appropriate public education (FAPE). 

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 is administered through the U.S. Department of Education and is a law that’s main purposes are found under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 34 CFR 300.1 Purposes. Originally enacted by Congress in 1975. Page 2 Bulletin Two 

Since the enactment of the original legislation in 1975, children and youth (ages 3-22) receive special education and related services under Part B of IDEA. Part B is so named because it’s the second part of the law itself. The four parts are: 

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Please contact Helen Caldart at sealk12.helen@outlook.com or call and leave a message at 253-312-2760 with any questions. Thank you. 

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