CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It was originally known as the Education of Handicapped Children Act, passed in 1975. In 1990, amendments to the law were passed, effectively changing the name to IDEA. In 1997 and again in 2004, additional amendments were passed to ensure equal access to education.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.

Detailed explanation-3: -IDEA was originally enacted by Congress in 1975 to ensure that children with disabilities have the opportunity to receive a free appropriate public education, just like other children. The law has been revised many times over the years.

Detailed explanation-4: -IDEA is the nation’s special education law. Schools must find and evaluate students thought to have disabilities-at no cost to families. To qualify for IDEA services, a child must have a disability and need special education to make progress in school.