Frequently Asked Questions

If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), you already know it is more than a stack of paperwork. It is a promise - and under federal law, it is one the school district is required to keep.

The IEP is a legally binding plan built for your child under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Once the team writes it, the district must follow it. Yet many families learn the hard way that having an IEP on file is not the same as having its services delivered. This article walks you through the “bare minimum” the law requires, so you know what your child is entitled to and can recognize when a district is falling short.

A quick note on what “bare minimum” means here: it is the legal floor, not a standard of excellence. Understanding the floor gives you a starting point for every conversation with your child’s school. For the full article, click here.