How does IDEA 2004 impact a child who is receiving special education services at this time?
IDEA 2004 regulations are still quite fluid at this point. The final regulations are due out in the summer of 2006. States are interpreting the new laws and then trying to disseminate the information to local schools, which then implement the changes. Here are some current resources that may be helpful to you when interpreting how (or if) these changes are going to impact your child:
- IDEA Latest Scoop on ID Regs (NICHCY)
- IDEA-Reauthorized Statute: IEPs (NICHCY)
- OSEP-Reviewed Materials on IDEA 2004 (NICHCY)
- IDEA 2004 vs. IDEA 1997 (Wrightslaw)