Programs that are as close as possible to settings designed for children without disabilities, while remaining appropriate for the unique needs of children with disabilities, constitute the least restrictive environment.

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The least restrictive environment (LRE) principle mandates that children with disabilities should be educated to the maximum extent appropriate with children who are not disabled, and special classes, separate schooling, or other removal of children with disabilities from the regular educational 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.

Programs That Are as Close as Possible to Settings Designed