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.