ESE Legal Frameworks & Disability Law Flashcards

What does FAPE stand for in special education law?

Answer: Free and Appropriate Public Education

FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education) is a right guaranteed under IDEA, requiring schools to provide special education services at no cost to families.

What is the 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) principle under IDEA?

Answer: Students with disabilities must be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

LRE requires that students with disabilities be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, with removal to more restrictive settings only when necessary.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six principles of IDEA?

Answer: Standardized Curriculum for All Students

The six principles of IDEA are FAPE, LRE, IEP, appropriate evaluation, parent participation, and procedural safeguards — standardized curriculum is not among them.

Under IDEA, which category is NOT one of the 13 recognized disability categories?

Answer: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a standalone category

IDEA's 13 categories do not include ADHD as a standalone category; students with ADHD may qualify under Other Health Impairment (OHI) if it adversely affects educational performance.

What is the 'Child Find' obligation under IDEA?

Answer: States and school districts must identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities who may need special education services

Child Find is IDEA's requirement that states and LEAs proactively identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities, including those in private schools and those who are homeless.

What is the maximum timeline for completing an initial evaluation after parental consent under IDEA?

Answer: 60 days

Under IDEA, a school must complete an initial evaluation within 60 days of receiving parental consent, or within the state's established timeline if shorter.