A Call for Reform of the Least Restrictive Environment

• By: Caitlin Sweetapple, EdD Shrub Oak International School
• July 5th, 2023
• educational justice, IDEA reform, Individuals with Disabilities Act, least restrictive environment, opinion, policy, school leadership training, special education, Summer 2023 Issue
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Section 1412(a)(5) of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) outlines regulations regarding the least restrictive environment (LRE). The statute states: To the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children in public or private institutions or other care...