Determination of Special Education Program

How Is My Child’s Special Education Program Determined?

Under Pennsylvania and federal law, a child with a disability has a right to special education and related services that are provided:

• At public expense
• Under public supervision and direction
• Without charge to preschool (ages 3-5), elementary or secondary school students

In conformity with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This means that students with disabilities who need special education must receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE).

FAPE includes related services that help your child get to school and benefit from the special education program. These may include:

• Special transportation
• Physical or occupational therapy
• Other services which help or support your child as your child grows and learns.