The federal Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) was enacted by the United States Congress in 1975 to ensure that children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). The law has been revised many times over the years. Congress passed final regulations for school-aged children in 2006 and for babies and toddlers in 2011. Since all states currently accept federal education funding, all states are governed by the IDEA.
Visit the following pages for more information:
- Federal Legislation about educational services for students with dyslexia
- North Carolina State Legislation about educational services for students with dyslexia