Federal Law Student Evaluation Procedures
Federal laws involving student evaluation refers to U.S. laws that establish the procedures of selecting children with disabilities for educational placement. As they are federal laws, they must be obeyed nationwide.
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History
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Federal legislation was established in 1975 with Public Law 94-142. The purpose of this law was to provide a system where all children aged between three- and 21-years-olds who suffered from a disability had access to a free (and appropriate) public education.
IDEA
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Other followed, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The main procedures set out by this act in regard to evaluation is the use of appropriate testing depending on the educational placement. It also includes a requirement for this evaluation testing to be conducted in the principal language (or mode of communication, such as sign language) of the potential student.
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Final Decisions
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When making the final decision regarding placement, the individuals involved are required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to do so as part of the child's individualized education plan (IEP) team. One of these group members must be someone with prior knowledge and experience with the child in question, as well as the educational options and the collected testing data.
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