Stuart has a learning disability and is educated in the least restrictive environment.This means that Stuart:

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Being educated in the least restrictive environment means that the student is placed in a setting that is as close to the general education setting as possible while still receiving the supports and accommodations they need to access the curriculum. Therefore, option B, which states that Stuart has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that addresses the educational setting in which he is best able to access the general curriculum, is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because spending the whole day in a self-contained special education classroom is a more restrictive environment. Option C is incorrect because it suggests that Stuart can only attend nonacademic instruction with nondisabled peers. Option D is incorrect because education setting does not depend on restrictions, but rather on what environment is the most suitable for the student to learn.

Stuart Has a Learning Disability and Is Educated in the Least