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What this question is testing
Objective: Understand foundational special education law
Prompt focus: Which federal law guarantees a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities and mandates the use of an individualized education program?
Why the correct answer works
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, known as IDEA
Correct. IDEA mandates FAPE, the least restrictive environment, and the IEP.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs.
Plain-language takeaway
IDEA is the primary federal special education statute. It requires a free appropriate public education, placement in the least restrictive environment, individualized education programs, and procedural safeguards for eligible students with disabilities.
Simple analogy
Think of understand foundational special education law like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
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