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Laws

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA,) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) are the primary laws governing the education of students with disabilities. Families and self-advocates must become familiar with these laws to ensure that a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment is available for all.

SB 10 - Georgia Special Needs Scholarship
This is the new bill that would allow families to receive school vouchers if the child is currently in the public school system, has a diagnosis and an IEP.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Articles
Georgia Department of Education



	HIGHLIGHTS School systems are responsible for assuring that transition planning becomes a component of the IEP beginning at age 14; however, it may be necessary to start transition planning much earlier in order to allow the student to achieve meaningful post-school outcomes. (From the Georgia Department of Education's Transition Manual) Read more about the topic in the Roadmap Transition section.