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Request for Comments - Part B, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Implementation of FAPE Requirements.

Source: U.S. Department of Education - March 24, 2009 On March 24, 2009, the U.S. Department of Education published a 30-day Federal Register Notice inviting comments on Part B, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Implementation of FAPE Requirements. The information collection package can be accessed at http://edicsweb.ed.gov/browse/browsecoll.cfm?pkg_serial_num=3427. It includes instructions for reporting on the educational environments of children with disabilities ages 3-5 by discrete age. This collection is undergoing a streamlined review requiring only one Federal Register notice. Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 23, 2009. To view the Federal Register notice go to http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/other/2009-1/032409b.html

Wrights Law: How Can I Get the School to Provide an Appropriate Program?

Link: FAPE

When my child entered special education, he was in the 2nd grade. His reading grade level was 1.3. He is now in the 5th grade. After 30 months of special education, his reading grade level is 2.3.

Since he entered special education, he has fallen further behind.

Wrightslaw.com: What is a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)?

Link: Wrightslaw.com
Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2008. To start the new year right, we'll help you brush up on your knowledge about special education rights and responsibilities.
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