Originally signed into law in 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the main federal statute governing special education for children. Today, IDEA protects the rights of over six million students with disabilities (approximately 13.5 percent of students) to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education in the least restrictive environment. NSBA urges the federal government to modernize and fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Act. We've recently launched a new initiative to highlight this critical need and help ensure our country’s students with disabilities receive the access and supports they need to succeed.

We are delighted to have a new website to share information, news and resources with you. Our new platform utilizes a clean design and consistent navigation throughout the site. In the coming months, we will be building new features and adding new resources. We are proud of the new site and hope you have a great experience. For more information about the improvements we are making to our digital home...