An Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
Opening the Door to Success | Serving the Greater Pittsburgh Region
What Pennsylvania and federal laws insure the right of an eligible child with SLD to receive an appropriate special education program and services?
There are two laws. The federal law is called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Pennsylvania School Code, Chapter 14.
The following guide: Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School Age Children -
July 2008 Chapter 14 Regulations. Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special
Education; Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network.
The website address to obtain a copy is below: