Special Education Laws and Policies Midterm

EDPS 211

OSERS

This organization is in charge of national policy for both special education and rehabilitation

USC

This document contains passed laws

CEC

This is the primary advocacy and professional development organization in special education

LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)

This means students who qualify for services will receive their services in the setting that suits their needs

SPP

This document outlines what the SEA will do to support students in their state

MTSS

This method provides academic and/or behavioral support for students with different levels of need across a school site.

Smith v. Robinson

This case lead to the awarding of attorney’s fees to parents/guardians under the EACHA

Crawford v. Honig

This case found that IQ tests are allowed to be used for special education eligibility, but can’t be the only thing.

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How many federally recognized disability categories are there in the IDEA?

Dispute Resolution

Mechanisms in place to provide parents with mediation, investigations, and other forms of due process.

Manifestation Determination

A hearing to determine if a student’s misbehavior was caused by or substantially related to their disability

Part C of IDEA

Primary purpose is to extend the protections of the law to toddlers and infants with disabilities

Zero Reject

The determination that regardless of the cost or time commitment, students must be provided a FAPE

Appeal/Certiorari

A request to a higher court for a review of the decisions of a lower court to correct mistakes or an improper ruling

Legislative branch

Branch of the government that creates laws

Child Find

Process of identifying children and adolescents who may qualify for special education services

OSEP

This organization is in charge of national policy for special education

Part A of IDEA

Primary purpose is to justify the law and define terms used in the law

P.L. 94-142

The Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975was popularly known as…

Mills v. Board of Education

A case that mandated that all children with disabilities be provided with an appropriate public education

Precedent

A decision that gives direction to lower courts on how to decide similar questions of law in cases with similar facts

Diana v. Board of Education

This case determined students must be assessed and evaluated for special education services in their native language

Executive Branch

The branch of government that enforces laws

Part B of IDEA

Primary purpose is to delineate the educational requirements of the law

OCR

This organization enforced civil rights requirements in educational settings across the US

PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

This case specified that all children with what was known as mental retardation, at the time, must be provided with a FAPE

Part D of IDEA

Primary purpose is to fund research and training to support the education of students with disabilities

Judicial Branch

Branch of government that interprets the laws

ADA

This law outlines the laws surrounding people with disabilities

Brown v. Board of Education

This decision provided impetus for legislation and litigation granting students with disabilities the right to FAPE

DCL

This document provides educators with guidance surrounding education policies

DOE (Department of Education)

This organization leads all public education. They have offices at the state and national levels.

DOJ (Department of Justice)

This organization is in charge of matters related to the criminal justice system

EAHCA

This is the seminal federal special education law

ESEA

This is the seminal federal education law

ESSA

This is the current federal education law

FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)

This consists of special education services and related services that are provided at public expense

IDEA

This is the current federal special education law

IEP (Individual Education Plan)

This document outlines the services and supports that students who qualify for special education will receive

IFSP

This document outlines the services that children ages 3-4 who qualify for special education services will receive

LEA (Local Education Agency)

School districts

NAEP

This is the organization tasked with collecting and reporting academic data for students across the US

Section 504

A child with disabilities who needs related services but does not require special education is protected under this