The Individuals with Disabilities Education improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004 at 20 U.S.C. 1400, Public Law 108-446 of the 108th Congress, December 3, 2004.
See "Building the Legacy of IDEA"
IDEA Part B applies to children from 3 to 21 yrs of age.
IDEA Part C applies to children from birth to 2 yrs of age.
The 6 principles of IDEA include the following:
1. Parent & Student Participation in Decision Making: “The Congress finds that following:…strengthening the role and responsibility of parents and ensuring that families of such children have meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children at home and at school.” (IDEA 2004, Findings, 601(c)(5)(B))
2. FAPE
3. LRE
4. IEP
5. An appropriate evaluation
6. Procedural Safeguards Notice