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Most States Do Not Meet IDEA Compliance StandardsJune 22, 2007—The Office of Special Education in the Department of Education has released information indicating that only 9 states are properly following Part B of the IDEA law. Another 14 are in compliance with Part C. Part B of the IDEA law governs states provision of a “free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment” for children with disabilities ages 3-21. Part C covers the states provision of Early Intervening services for infants and toddlers birth to age 2 and their families. Most states are falling under the category of needs assistance and a few will need intervention. Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Wyoming are the nine states who are fulfilling their responsibilities. The two primary areas of deficiency are providing adequate services for students leaving high school for post secondary education and training and the enforcement of the law at the state level. The Department of Education has not yet released what the recommendations will be. | ||||
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