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Special Education Law

Special education laws give children with disabilities important rights. Specifically, the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) gives families of special education children the right to have their child assessed or tested to determine their special education needs and to develop a written "individualized education program" (IEP) plan with representatives of the local school district.

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Is my child eligible for special education?

My daughter just started middle school, and she's having a lot of trouble keeping up. She was never a straight-A student, but now her grades are dropping, she doesn't turn in her homework, and she doesn't seem to really understand what she's being taught. Shouldn't her teachers be doing something?

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Does my child have to take general assessments?

My son has some learning disabilities that affect his writing and his processing speed. To make a long story short, it takes him longer than other kids to complete assignments -- and much longer if he has to write anything. Does my son have to take the state-mandated annual tests our school district administers? I'm afraid he's going to really stress out over this -- and get an abysmal score.

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