Links & Helpful Information
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.
Contact Us:
Advocacy for Special Kids     
            (ASK)
        
Carolyn Kain, Attorney
(617) 320-6821
carolyn.kain@comcast.net

Maureen Finaldi,Advocate
P.O.Box 5144
Norwell, MA  02061
Ph: (781) 264-1257
Fax: (781) 987-1341
mabf1@comcast.net