Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004.

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US Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education

Website that provides resources related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the related special education federal regulations, including the text of the statute and regulations and video clips and topic briefs on selected topics.

IDEA - Building The Legacy of IDEA 2004 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.