Acronyms
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ADR- Alternative Dispute Resolution
An informal way of settling disagreements directly with the school or district.
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FAPE- Free Appropriate Public Education
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HIB- Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
HIB refers to the specific protections and procedures under New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR) for students with disabilities who are targeted or involved in bullying.
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IDEA — Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The federal law that creates special education rights for students and youth with disabilities 0-22.
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IEP — Individualized Educational Program
A legal document that explains how a school will meet the disability-related needs of a student eligible for special education.
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LEA — Local Education Agency
Public Schools including Charter Schools, County Schools.
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LRE — Least Restrictive Environment
The requirement in federal law that students with disabilities receive their education, to the maximum extent appropriate, with non-disabled students and that special education students are not removed from regular classes unless, even with special education support, education in regular classes doesn’t meet their needs.
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PARENT
The person(s) legally authorized to make educational decisions on behalf of a student. At 18 in most states, the student holds their own education rights unless a court limits them.
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NOTICE OF PARENT RIGHTS/ SAFEGUARDS
Important safeguards that protect the rights of parents and disabled students. Also, give families and school systems several mechanisms through which to resolve their disputes. Parental Rights under IDEA summarizes these safeguards.
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PTI — Parent Training and Information Centers
Places families can get free help to understand their student with a disability’s education rights and learn to use them effectively.