Regulations
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004), a major reauthorization of IDEA 97, continues to ensure that all children with disabilities have a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and that the rights of such children and their parents are protected. It also aligns to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. Some of the changes made in IDEA 2004 focus on improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities rather than the special education process. Other changes emphasize the need to reduce paperwork and expand opportunities to reduce disagreements between schools and parents.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA 2004)
IDEIA Federal Regulations (2006)
Chapter 14
The Special Education regulations in Pennsylvania for school districts are found under the 22 PA Code, Chapter 14. Chapter 14 provides regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, and its regulations. The provisions of Chapter 14 ensure that all students with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that is designed to enable the students to participate fully and independently in the community, including preparation for employment or higher education. Chapter 14 also ensures that the rights of students with disabilities and parents of these students are protected.
PA Chapter 14 Regulations
Chapter 711
Chapter 711 specifies how the Commonwealth, through the Department of Education, will meet its obligation to ensure that charter schools comply with the IDEA and its implementing regulations in 34 CFR Part 300 (relating to assistance to states for the education of children with disabilities) and Section 504 and its implementing regulations in 34 CFR Part 104 (relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance).
This chapter does not prevent a charter school and a school district from entering into agreements regarding the provision of services and programs, whether or not the agreements involve payment for the services and programs by the charter school.
PA Chapter 711 Regulations
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania establishes standards and regulations for such placement. If you have any questions, please contact Amie Lumadue, Director of Special Education at 814-533-5670.
