James_A
04-15-2002, 03:09 PM
Some one earlier said add wasn't covered under IDEA, and i wanted to set the record straight that it IS covered.
From <http://www.add.org/content/legal1.htm.
ADD In The News
March 12, 1999
Final Regulations Published To Implement IDEA!
The U.S. Department of Education today published in the Federal Register final regulations to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997. Children with ADHD are covered under the “Other Health Impaired” category and are eligible for mandated special education services and accomodations if they need them. These are very important developments which protect the rights of children with ADHD under federal disability law.
To get a copy of the IDEA regulations from the Department Of Education visit this webpage: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA/regs.html
From <http://www.add.org/content/legal1.htm.
ADD In The News
March 12, 1999
Final Regulations Published To Implement IDEA!
The U.S. Department of Education today published in the Federal Register final regulations to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997. Children with ADHD are covered under the “Other Health Impaired” category and are eligible for mandated special education services and accomodations if they need them. These are very important developments which protect the rights of children with ADHD under federal disability law.
To get a copy of the IDEA regulations from the Department Of Education visit this webpage: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA/regs.html
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