Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
(IDEA) is the Federal legislation originally signed into law in 1975, and reauthorized in 1997, which states among other things, that all students with disabilities are entitled to "a free appropriate public education" (FAPE). IDEA is an important initiative that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities. There are many parts to that law relating to all stages of your child's education as well as the district's responsibilities and your role as team member in the process. 

Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE)
A summary of legal rights written by the NJ State Department of Education.

NJ Special Education Administrative Code
Summary of Amendments to N.J.A.C. 6A:14

The Right to Special Education in New Jersey: A Guide for Advocates
This manual was developed by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. It is designed to help advocates, including parents, obtain special education for children with disabilities residing in New Jersey.

Section 504
This is an excellent parent guide developed by the Pathfinder Family Center in North Dakota. It is a pamphlet that describes the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 with respect to preschool, elementary and secondary school policies involving placement of children with physical and mental disabilities.

Section 504 v. IDEA
An explanation of rights under Section 504 and its comparison to IDEA.

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. (SPAN) of NJ
An excellent resource for families to help understand the educational rights of their children.

The Cap Insider
The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

National Center for Learning Disabilities

International Center for Disability Information

Combat Autism
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