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Acronym
IDEA
Description

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law to protect the educational rights of children who meet requirements for special education by providing a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Last Updated
1/1/26

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