There is a federal law that protects children who have special needs in education. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (“IDEA”) requires school districts to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities in need of special education and related services. Once a child is classified as having special needs, the district must develop an individualized education program (“IEP”) tailored to the child's specific needs. If the district fails to provide a free appropriate …
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