Child with a Disability | Key Definitions in IDEA

2019-11-14T14:29:41-06:00

The definition of “child with a disability” explains how and why children are found to be eligible – or ineligible – for special education and related services under IDEA.  A “child with a disability,” as defined by IDEA, is entitled to a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet the child’s unique needs.