Special Education Rights True False

All children with disabilities are entitled to special education and related services in GA public schools.

• True

• False

Children who are eligible for special education services are entitled to a free, appropriate public education (FAPE).

• True

• False

Parents have a right to request a special education evaluation for their child at any time.

• True

• False

A Local Educational Agency (LEA = school district, charter school, intermediate unit) must begin a special education evaluation upon parental request.

• True

• False

Parents have a right to obtain an independent evaluation at public expense (no cost to the family) if they disagree with the LEA’s evaluation.

• True

• False

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) embodies the special education program (goals, specially designed instruction, related services, etc.) that will be provided to an eligible child.

• True

• False

While a parent of a student with a disability may request that the student’s IEP be changed in some respect, the final decision rests with the school.

• True

• False

Special education students have a right to be educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

• True

• False

Children with disabilities can never be sent to non-public schools at public expense.

• True

• False

If the parents disagree with the LEA on any aspect of the evaluation, IEP and/or placement of their child, they must go to a special education due process hearing to resolve the dispute.

• True

• False