Discuss four significant issues addressed through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Modified criteria for identifying students with specific learning disabilities
Eliminates use of short-term Objective: in IEPs except for students evaluated with alternate assessment
IEPs must include present levels of academic achievement and functional performance
Relaxes requirements for participation in IEP meetings
Multiyear IEPs are permissible
IEPs must incorporate research-based interventions
Transition planning at age 16
Interim alternative educational setting for up to 45 days
ALL students required to participate in state and district testing
Special educators must be “highly qualified”
Resolution session required prior to a due process hearing
Statute of limitations on parents for filing due process complaints
Modifies provision of student’s native language and preferred mode of communication
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