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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Policy

"Improving educational results for children with disabilities is an essential element of our national policy of ensuring equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities." Findings of Congress, Public Law 108-446. Section 601(c)(1).

What is IDEA?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended in 2004 (IDEA 2004-PL 108-446), is a federal law governing special education services and federal funding for eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities across the country. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA, Part B. Infants and toddlers with disabilities (ages birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. In Oregon, IDEA funds helped support the education of almost 83,000 children with disabilities in the past year. For more information about IDEA see the U.S. Department of Education website.

For information about Part B contact:
Tenneal Wetherell, Assistant Superintendent
Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97310
Fax: 503-378-5156

For information about Part C contact:
Kara Williams, Director of EI/ECSE and General Supervision
Oregon Department of Education
Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities
255 Capitol St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97310
Fax: 503-378-5156

State Reporting under IDEA

State Resources

U.S. Department of Education Resources - Legislation and Policy