IDEA-2004 requires that the IEP team consider placement in the general education curriculum. This requirement is known as

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The least restrictive environment (LRE) principle under IDEA-2004 mandates that students with disabilities should be educated with their non-disabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate, and that special classes, separate schooling, or other removal from the general education environment occurs only when the nature or severity of the disability is such that education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily. This principle is foundational in ensuring that the placement decision for a child with a disability is made in consideration of the general education curriculum and the child's potential to be educated in the general education setting.

IDEA-2004 Requires That the IEP Team Consider Placement in the General