The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that ______.
A) children with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment possible
B) all infants and toddlers be identified and provided an individualized education program
C) all school-aged children with disabilities be provided an individualized family services plan
D) all children with disabilities be educated in the same classes as typically developing children in all circumstances

Question

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that ______.
A) children with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment possible 
B) all infants and toddlers be identified and provided an individualized education program
C) all school-aged children with disabilities be provided an individualized family services plan
D) all children with disabilities be educated in the same classes as typically developing children in all circumstances

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that children with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment possible, meaning they should be educated in the same classroom as their peers without disabilities to the greatest extent appropriate. This allows children with disabilities to receive the supports and services they need while still participating in the same educational experiences as their typically developing peers. The other options mentioned in the question are incorrect. IDEA does not require that all infants and toddlers be identified and provided an individualized education program, nor does it require that all school-aged children with disabilities be provided an individualized family services plan. It also does not require that all children with disabilities be educated in the same classes as typically developing children in all circumstances.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Requires That ______