Legal Bases of

Special
Education In the
US
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this discussion, the students will be
able to:
a. Identify and Discuss the legal basis of Special
Education in the US
b. Show appreciation by showing respect to the
Laws implemented in the presentation
c. Follow the rules and regulation of this law
Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA)

Gerald Ford
(1975)
There are 6 major
components to this
legislation:
1.) Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
2.) Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
3.) Individualized Education Program (IEP)
4.) Procedural Due Process
5.) Non-discriminatory Assessment
6.) Parental Participation
Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act

George W. Bush
 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is a civil rights

law.
Americans with Disabilities Act

George H. W.
Bush