Navigating the Legal Rights and Entitlements for Your Student with Autism

• By: Maria C. McGinley, MST, JD McGinley Law Group, LLP
• July 5th, 2023
• children, estate planning, evaluations, guardianship, IEP, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, parental rights, parents, school, students, Summer 2023 Issue
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal law that governs the education of children with disabilities, including autism. Congress’ purpose in passing IDEA 48 years ago was to open the school doors for children with disabilities and provide them “a free appropriate...