Special Education Law: State vs. Federal

The Understood Team offers a detailed article describing the differences between federal law under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and state law in providing special education services. Some examples include how a person qualifies for a specific learning disability and the types of educational programs offered.

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