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Availability. Special Education must be made available to all children requiring special education-required services include
Early identification.
Development and implementation of an individualized education program (IEP) or an individualized family service plan (IFSP) for children under three.
Assessment of student improvement.
Instructional services, support services, supplemental services, special adaptations, related services, assistive technology, transportation, and materials and equipment necessary. 281-41.3(1)
Responsibility. It is the make responsibility of the eligible individual's local district to provide or make provisions for special education and related services.
281-41.3(2)
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). LEAs and AEAs shall provide special education and related services at public expense, under public supervision and direct at no cost to the parents.
281.-421.3(3)
Full Educational Opportunity. Must provide full educational opportunity which includes variety of educational programs and services, nonacademic and extracurricular services and activities. Specifically noted educational programs are art, music, industrial arts, consumer and homemaking education, and vocational education. Nonacademic and extracurricular activities may include counseling services, athletics, transportation, health services, recreational activities, special interest groups or clubs, referrals to agencies that provide assistance to students with disabilities and employment.
281-41.3(4)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The right to be educated with their nondisabled peers to the maximum extent possible.
281-41.3(5)
Appropriate Program. Each child provided a specially designed program that meets their needs, and is consistent with research.
281-41.3(6)
Shared Responsibility. General education and special education personnel share responsibility for providing appropriate education.
281-41.3(7)
Family Involvement. LEAs and AEAs share responsibility in promoting family partnerships to increase family involvement and participation.
281-41.3(8)
