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FAQ Fr-endsday: What is the age cap for young adults in High School?

10/2/2013

As we missed last FAQ Friday, we're doing a FAQ Wednesday and will return with regular programming this coming Friday. :) 2 in one week!

This excerpt is from http://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/special-education-law.html - this is an article from that explains limitations on age in public school for students with special needs:

Special education law provides a child the right to be placed in a private school ONLY if your school district cannot provide an appropriate program.

Under IDEA, school districts are required to show that they cannot serve a child's special education needs BEFORE they place and pay for a child to attend a private placement.

A child’s needs and the nature of public placement determine if private placement is appropriate and feasible.

There MUST be an IEP agreement or due process court ruling that determines that private placement is appropriate before a school district is required to pay for a private placement.

If you decide to place your child in private placement without this in place the district is NOT required to pay for it. The district does not need to provide special education services to a private school nor does it have to provide any services different to those that would be available if the child was attending public school.

If you plan to move your child to a private placement, it is your responsibility to inform the school district of your intent either at an IEP meeting or by 10 days before the removal. If your child is enrolled in a home school program you may have your child evaluated for special education but your services may be limited depending on the decision of the IEP team.

Special education law states that imprisoned children between the ages of 18-21 who have an IEP are entitled to a free and appropriate education.

Please do read the rest of this article at the link here - it lists and summarizes the 13 major facets of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) which is EXTREMELY pertinent to families that have children with special needs.

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FAQ Friday: How long can my child with special needs stay in school?

4/26/2013

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IDEA requires schools to provide all students with a free education that is appropriate for the student and provided in the best environment. This might mean you take all general classes but go to a resource room for special help, or it might mean that you receive all instruction in general classrooms. IDEA serves students from ages 3 to 21 and requires transition services. School services under IDEA are something that every student with a disability is entitled to. This means that no matter who you are, what your income or your family’s income is, or what kind of disability you have, the school is required to provide a free, appropriate education. You are only entitled to these services, however, while you are still in school, typically until age 18 to 21.

(IDEA - Public Law 101-476)

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