Services In School For Children With Special Needs: What Parents Need To Know

This "Services In School For Children With Special Needs: What Parents Need To Know" is a useful article from "The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry" focusing on the laws that govern services public schools are obliged to provide special needs children.

The key points in this article:

These children with special needs are usually entitled to receive special services or accommodations through the public schools. Federal law mandates that every child will receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. To support their ability to learn in school, three Federal laws apply to children with special needs:

* The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (1975)
* Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
* The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (1990).

Different states have different criteria for eligibility, services available, and procedures for implementing their laws. It is important for parents to be aware of these laws and regulations in their particular area.