THERE IS A LAW!
Here are many of the major laws and regulations that govern the rights of public school students and their families in Pennsylvania. This page was developed and is accurate as of September 2002.
FEDERAL Laws and Regulations
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Home Page
Index of OSEP Policy Documents on the Education of Infants, Toddlers, Children and Youth with Disabilities
These are posted by quarter. Once you find the letter you are looking for, just click on “pdf”
or “html” and it will bring it up. The letters are only up to date on the website through the first quarter of 2003.
IDEA Statute Effective July 1, 2005
IDEA Regulations
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
§ 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Regulations
Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA)
Americans with Disabilities Act – Title II
STATE Regulations
Chapter 14 – Special Education Services and Programs
Chapter 4226 – Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers Under Age 3
Chapter 15 – Protected Handicapped Students
Chapter 16 – Special Education for Gifted Students
Chapter 171 – Standards for Approved Private Schools
Chapter 711 – Charter School Services for Children with Disabilities
Title 22 PA Code – Pennsylvania Education Regulations
School Discipline
Chapter 12 – Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
Safe Schools Act
Special Education Statute (discipline section)
Special Education Regulations (discipline section)
Charter Schools
Charter School Act
Chapter 711 – Charter School Services for Children with Disabilities
Miscellaneous Education Laws and Basic Education Curriculars
Basic Education Curriculars
Special Education Appeals Panel Opinions
Chapter 4 – Academic Standards and Assessments
Chapter 11.11 – Admission to Public Schools
Empowerment Act
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