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Laws and Regulations

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal civil rights law that ensures eligible children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Each state must follow the IDEA, and may also create additional laws and rules. In Michigan, those rules are the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

The IDEA is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.

IDEA Statute and Regulations

Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities

Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

FAQ About Section 504

Michigan Revised School Code - PA 451 of 1976

The state education law includes specific special education provisions.

The Revised School Code

MI-SER

The Michigan Special Education Reference (MI-SER) provides access to federal and state special education law and policy information and resources. The database includes a comprehensive search tool.

Michigan Special Education Reference