New IDEA Act
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Overview
The New IDEA Act amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to expand the definition of specific learning disabilities to include conditions like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia, as well as developmental language disorder and spectrum disorders. It also introduces a new provision requiring local educational agencies to provide equal access to accommodations and services for eligible children, particularly those from low-income households and with limited English proficiency.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of specific learning disabilities to include dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.
- Includes developmental language disorder and spectrum disorders within the definition of disabilities.
- Requires local educational agencies to provide equal access to accommodations and services for eligible children.
Who is affected
- Students with disabilities
- Local educational agencies
- Parents of students with disabilities
- Students from low-income households
- Students with limited English proficiency
Notable changes
- Adds dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia to the list of specific learning disabilities.
- Includes developmental language disorder and spectrum disorders in the definition of disabilities.
- Requires specific consideration for students from low-income households and those with limited English proficiency when providing accommodations and services.
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