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Download full textIndiana Department of Education, 2010
As the parent of a child who has or may have a disability, the federal and state laws give them certain rights--called procedural safeguards. If they would like a more detailed explanation of these rights, they should contact the principal of their child's school, a school administrator, their local special education director, or any of the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Education, Administrators, State Departments of Education
Gonzalez, Patricia A.; And Others – 1994
This report analyzes the content of State regulations for determining student eligibility for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Federal law and regulations set a basic standard for the design and delivery of special education, and each State has adopted its own laws and regulations to supplement the Federal…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Educational Legislation
Peer reviewedBuck, Glenn H.; Polloway, Edward A.; Smith-Thomas, Amy; Cook, Kelly Wilcox – Exceptional Children, 2003
A survey of states (n=51) found less than half require prereferral intervention. In comparison to research in 1989, 13 states that previously did not have statewide mandates now do so, 4 states moved their policy from required to recommended, and 5 states moved from required or recommended to no mandate. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Educational Practices, Educational Trends
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. for Exceptional Children. – 1996
This document presents North Carolina regulations governing educational programs and services for children with special needs. Individual sections cover the following areas: definitions; identification, screening, evaluation and placement; observation; initial conference prior to school-based or preschool transition/placement committee referral;…
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Due Process
Montana State Office of Public Instruction, Helena. – 2001
This manual is intended to help special education teachers in Montana with the Child Study Team (CST) process. It provides answers and examples for general questions regarding student evaluation and eligibility for special education services and for completing the CST report. The guide begins by answering common questions about the CST process,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility
Nevada State Dept. of Education, Carson City. Special Education Branch. – 1994
This document presents excerpts from Chapter 388 of the Nevada Administrative Code, which concerns definitions, eligibility, and programs for students who are disabled or gifted/talented. The first section gathers together 36 relevant definitions from the Code for such concepts as "adaptive behavior,""autism,""gifted and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Decision Making, Definitions, Disabilities
Nebraska State Dept. of Education, Lincoln. Special Education Section. – 1996
This policy manual presents the state of Nebraska's regulations and standards for special education programs that are effective April 23, 1996. The regulations include a declaration of responsibility, provide the statutory authority, and address the following areas: (1) definitions of disabilities and other relevant terms; (2) responsibility for…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Due Process
New Hampshire State Dept. of Education, Concord. – 1996
This document presents New Hampshire's standards for the education of students with disabilities. Individual chapters present standards on: definitions; Child Find; reporting requirements of local education agencies; evaluation and determination of educational disabilities; the Individualized Education program; extended school year programming;…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Confidentiality, Definitions, Delinquency
Delaware State Dept. of Education, Dover. – 2000
This manual addresses the state and federal requirements for the administration and delivery of services and supports for children with disabilities under the age of 21 in Delaware. It is designed to provide a single source of regulatory requirements which apply to programs for children with disabilities, a cross reference of federal and state…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Disability Identification
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services. – 1996
This report presents the state of Michigan's special education state plan for fiscal years 1995-1997. It includes policies and procedures for complying with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state regulations. Chapters address: (1) the right to education; (2) full educational opportunities, goals, and time lines; (3) child…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Confidentiality, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. Div. of Compliance Coordination. – 1994
The Virginia regulations for special education have been designed to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Virginians with Disabilities Act. Part 1 presents definitions of 80 terms. Part 2 considers responsibilities and functions of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Administration, Compliance (Legal), Confidentiality
Idaho State Dept. of Education, Boise. Special Education Section. – 2001
This manual represents a revised version of the original 1999 Idaho Special Education Manual which is a set of guidelines to assist Idaho school districts in carrying out the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997 and its implementing regulations, which were published on March 12, 1999. Additions to…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Confidentiality, Disabilities, Disability Identification
