“Examining the Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004: What Advocates for Students and Parents Need to Know” by Kathleen B. Boundy

January 5, 2006

  • Article discusses statutory changes to IDEA as reauthorized in 2004 and in the context of the proposed 2006 regulations that, if implemented and enforced, should improve educational achievement and outcomes for students with disabilities. Also flagged are the provisions that eliminate, alter, or otherwise compromise the rights of students with disabilities and present special challenges for parents and advocates.