Laws and Regulations in Special Education
No child Left Behind (NCLB)
This Federal Law helps to ensure that every student receives a high quality education. This applies to
all students with and without disabilities and all public schools.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA2004)
IDEA2004 is the Federal special education law. It is only a partially funded federal mandate. Chapter
71B is the Massachusetts statute that includes all of the federal protections of IDEA and additional state
requirements. It provides federal funding to the states.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This law is part of the US Federal Civil Rights Law. It prohibits discrimination against people with
disabilities. It also requires states to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
Section 504 also applies to children who may have a disability but are not eligible for special
education services under IDEA.
Massachusetts Laws and Regulations
All Massachusetts regulations and laws relative to education and schools can be found at the
Mass. Department of Education.
Organizations for Parents and Families
Parent Advisory Councils
Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Council of Parent Advocates & Attorney's
National Disability rights Network
Wrightslaw
www.concordspedpac.org
find list of evaluators, federal and state laws, information on how to get ready for your IEP meeting.
LandlawSpecialtyPublishers
Spedschools.com Education Laws and Regulations
New IDEA Regulations
Please view for questions regarding extended school year
http://www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/ta/esyp_qa.html
Department of Mental Retardation
Department of Mental Retardation
Send application to:
DMR Intake/Eligibility
68 North Main Street, Carver, MA 02330
Specialized services and supports include day supports, employment supports, residential supports,
family supports, respite, and transportation.
DMR provides these services through facilities and community-based state operated programs and by
contracting with 235 private provider agencies.
No child Left Behind (NCLB)
This Federal Law helps to ensure that every student receives a high quality education. This applies to
all students with and without disabilities and all public schools.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA2004)
IDEA2004 is the Federal special education law. It is only a partially funded federal mandate. Chapter
71B is the Massachusetts statute that includes all of the federal protections of IDEA and additional state
requirements. It provides federal funding to the states.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This law is part of the US Federal Civil Rights Law. It prohibits discrimination against people with
disabilities. It also requires states to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
Section 504 also applies to children who may have a disability but are not eligible for special
education services under IDEA.
Massachusetts Laws and Regulations
All Massachusetts regulations and laws relative to education and schools can be found at the
Mass. Department of Education.
Organizations for Parents and Families
Parent Advisory Councils
Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Council of Parent Advocates & Attorney's
National Disability rights Network
Wrightslaw
www.concordspedpac.org
find list of evaluators, federal and state laws, information on how to get ready for your IEP meeting.
LandlawSpecialtyPublishers
Spedschools.com Education Laws and Regulations
New IDEA Regulations
Please view for questions regarding extended school year
http://www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/ta/esyp_qa.html
Department of Mental Retardation
Department of Mental Retardation
Send application to:
DMR Intake/Eligibility
68 North Main Street, Carver, MA 02330
Specialized services and supports include day supports, employment supports, residential supports,
family supports, respite, and transportation.
DMR provides these services through facilities and community-based state operated programs and by
contracting with 235 private provider agencies.
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Carolyn Kain, Attorney
(617) 320-6821
carolyn.kain@comcast.net
(617) 320-6821
carolyn.kain@comcast.net
Maureen Finaldi, Advocate, M.S.
ph: (781) 264-1257 fax: (781) 987-1341
mabf1@comcast.net
ph: (781) 264-1257 fax: (781) 987-1341
mabf1@comcast.net