Students who would be found eligible to receive special education services according to the federal law may be excluded by state criteria.

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Federal law, specifically the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), sets the minimum standards for special education services, and states cannot enact criteria that would exclude students who are found eligible under federal guidelines. States can provide more protections or services than the federal law requires, but not less.

Students Who Would Be Found Eligible to Receive Special Education