IDEA 2004 News: Dept of Ed Issues Proposed Regulations (June 11, 2005)

On June 10, the U. S. Department of Education issued proposed IDEA regulations. (read Dept of Ed Issues Draft of Proposed Regulations)

The proposed regulations were 652 pages long (double-spaced, Courier, 12 points).

To make the regulations more accessible, we reformatted this long document into two documents.

Proposed IDEA Regulations (97 pages) and Explanations & Commentary (65 pages). We also deleted lengthy tables and discussions about funding formulas.

For most readers, this reformatting will make the regulations less cumbersome, less intimidating, less expensive to print, and easier to read and study if you decide you wish to make a written or public comment.

IDEA 2004 Regulations: Proposed - 97 pages in pdf
URL: http://www.wrightslaw.com/idea/law/idea.regs.propose.pdf

IDEA 2004 Regulations: Explanations and Commentary - 65 pages in pdf
http://www.wrightslaw.com/idea/law/idea.regs.explain.pdf

More IDEA 2004 News

Proposed IDEA 2004 Regulations: Schedule of Public Meetings - U. S. Dept of Ed announced a schedule of public meetings in seven cities after the IDEA 2004 regulations are published in June. The purpose of these meetings is to get input on the proposed regulations. (6/1/05)

Proposed IDEA Regulations on Fast Track, Expected in Early June - In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Troy Justesen, Acting Director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), advised that he expects the proposed Regulations for Part B to be published in early June. He describes the process for public comment, timelines, and issues that have elicited concerns. (5/18/05)

Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004

Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004, the new publication by Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright, includes the full text of Parts A and B the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) with commentary, key changes, strategies, and cross-references. The format, layout, and statutory explanations are similar to Wrightslaw: Special Education Law.

Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004 will be available in print and electronic formats in July 2005. Subscribers to The Special Ed Advocate newsletter will receive advance notice by email before Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004 is available to the public.

Publications & Reports

Many legal, educational and disability organizations are publishing reports about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004). The IDEA 2004 Publications, Reports & Resources Page includes links to these reports and publications.